Fields United Methodist Church

Celebrate Jesus!

Pastor Tom Joyce

October 10, 2022

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.”

I John 3:1

The family is the essential foundation of any successful culture.  So imagine the family of God, of which you are a beloved part.  Now imagine being loved so much by God that no matter where your journey of life has taken you, and no matter the challenges along the way and sin that on more than one occasion has taken you off track, you will always be a beloved child. The foundation of our life together is Jesus Christ, the One who called us not only to love God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength but also to love our neighbor as ourselves.  You have been called into this holy and eternal family by grace for no other reason than, “you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.” (Isaiah 43:4) Just as a child grows, learns, and matures, your faith grows, your witness is testimony of accepting the grace you have received from Jesus, who promised never you leave you or forsake you.  (Hebrews 13:5).  Accept the joy of knowing that you “should be called [a child] of God” because that is what you are, now and forever.  Never forget the love the Jesus has for you, especially you, especially today.  As you have been blessed by the grace you have received as a child of God, be a blessing to others along your path.