Why are you afraid? 5/21/23

Weekly Memory Verse: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed. for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. " - Isaiah 41:10

Sermon Scripture Reading: Isaiah 41:8-14

-THIS SUNDAY'S SERMON-

Dear River Family,

Read Matthew 8:18-34. While following Jesus brings great security to our lives, our minds and souls, Jesus does not promise the journey to be comfortable nor predictable. There are great possibilities of losing much along the journey, and some will believe it to be too much at stake. Consider the people from the country of the Gadarenes; as they saw that Jesus transformed a man's life - one who had intimidated them for years, they also saw many many of their pigs drown in the sea.

What was their decision regarding Jesus? What did they treasure the most? How costly do you think their decision was?

Grace and Peace, Eric