Joshua is about to die. He is talking to God's people about what they need to do in order to stay in the game. Think about Paul's example, "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."
At Confirmation last night, we talked about times of trial and temptations. We looked at Ephesians 6 and the whole armor of God. The two main "weapons" at our disposal for this fight are the Word and prayer.
People who endure are passionately spiritual. Most Lutheran churches aren't and we are losing the battle as a result. At Faith, let's put a stake in the ground. Bible study will be important. More and more people will join us Sunday by Sunday (come this Sabbath day for a stewardship conversation in the sanctuary after each service). Prayer will become a natural part of who we are.
God's kingdom is unfolding, right here in Quincy!
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