Still Waters Run Deep

Matthew 3:13-17

As a Christian you may think you know Jesus pretty well. You know the basics of his life, not unlike John knowing true things about Jesus. But
Jesus is deeper than any of us know.

Troubles come our way in this sinful world. Sometimes they are troubles
that our own sins have brought upon us. Other times our troubles come
from the unrighteousness of other people. Tuck today’s gospel into your
mind. Jesus’ ministry steps into our unrighteous world to give us God’s
righteousness. Don’t confuse Jesus’ silence for lack of caring. Don’t conclude that your prayer for help is not being answered. Jesus was
baptised to assure you that he is standing with you. Trust the promise!
His care for you runs deep. In all the unrighteousness of our lives, Jesus
brings us God’s righteousness. He brought that to you in the waters of
your baptism.

Jesus’ presence gives you calm composure to face daily life and one day he
will bring you to the still waters of the Lord’s eternal house. Until then,
your spiritual waters can run deep because the most important person of all stands with you. (Concordiatheology.org)

Pastor Darryl

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