Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

K ingdomtide : A S eason of C hrist ’ s H arvest

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During this season, therefore, let us exalt the risen Christ as Head of the Church, and the Holy Spirit as the anointing power who is given to us in order to fulfill his commission in the world. Let us, during this season, pray for courage to share the Gospel with our family and friends, and let us strive to be used of God in order to do all we can to help God’s messengers cross barriers of culture and class with the message of reconciliation. Let us contribute our time and treasure to persuade as many people as we can to become obedient disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, now the exalted Lord of all. Let us pray that all who believe will too become joyful members of his Church, living in community with the saints, and fleshing out in their lives God’s kingdom power. The next season we celebrate is Advent, the coming of the Lord. Let us labor with all the strength he gives us, declaring unashamedly that Jesus Christ is the Victor over all sin and the forces of evil. He alone is the true King who will return in power and reign as Lord in his Kingdom. Then the ancient words will be fulfilled: the knowledge of the Lord will cover the earth even as the waters cover the sea. Until then, let us proclaim Jesus as both Lord and Christ. To him be glory evermore!

Praying for laborers for the Lord’s harvest, Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis