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LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF EPHESUS BAPTIST CHURCH
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:2)
January 2009
Another year has come and gone, and depending on the kind of year you had you are either happy or sad to see it go. As individuals and as a church we have many reasons to praise God for the year that is ahead. As we turn to Psalm 100 we find 2 great reasons to praise the Lord in 2009.
First of all, praise the Lord because He is God (1-3). We read that our praise should be loud, glad, and full of joy. The reason for this praise is found in verse 3; God will prove to us once again this year that He is God by virtue of His creation and His provision. He has made us and He will continue to provide for us and to protect us.
The second great reason to praise the Lord in 2009 is because He is good (4-5). We are invited to enter into His presence through thanksgiving and praise and to personally experience His goodness. This is evident because of His everlasting mercy and faithfulness. No matter what you may go through this upcoming year, God will be there for you. When you sin, His mercy is there to forgive you. When you hurt, His faithfulness is there to promise you that you are not alone. In Christ, God will never let you go and never let you down. What more reasons do you need to praise Him!
We do not know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow in His hands. Let us ask the Lord to make 2009 the greatest year that Ephesus has ever seen. May we continue faithfully striving for excellence in all we do, depending on the Holy Spirit for guidance and for strength. Keep your eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ and continually praise Him for who He is and for what He has done.
In Christ,
Bro. Todd
Ephesus
BAPTIST CHURCH
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