Still thankful to God for Jesus – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School

First Sunday in Advent
Bible Readings Psalm 18, Isaiah 2:1-5, Philippians 4:4-7, Matthew 24:36-44
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Pastor Paul A. Tullberg
Sermon text: Psalm 18 sel.

For the choir director.
By David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord had delivered him from the grasp of all his enemies, even from the grasp of Saul.

1 Then he said: I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rocky cliff, my stronghold, and my deliverer. My God is my rock. I take refuge in him.

He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high fortress. 3 I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.

4 The ropes of death entangled me. Floodwaters of destruction rolled over me. 5 The ropes of the grave wrapped around me.
The traps of death threatened me.

6 In my distress I called to the Lord. To my God I cried out. He heard my voice from his temple. My cry came before him. It reached his ears.

27 For you save humble people, but you bring low the eyes of the arrogant. 28 Yes, you light my lamp, O Lord. My God turns my darkness to light. 29 For with you I can charge against a battalion, and with my God I can jump over a wall.

30 This God—his way is blameless. The speech of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? 32 This God wraps me with strength and makes my way perfect.

33 By making my feet like those of a deer he enables me to stand on high places.

Take a Moment to recall something from today’s message.
Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words,
activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week.

We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!