Dr. W's Reflections...
**We hope to restart in-person Worship Services this next Sunday, August 9th!
As I shared on Sunday, the past 4 ½ months have been a difficult journey for us. In many respects, it has certainly been a “valley of the shadow of death.” And yet, here we stand. We stand because the Lord is with us and for us. We stand because of the Lord’s promise to never leave us nor forsake us and to be with us wherever we go. And so, let us continue to walk by faith. Let us continue to place our trust in the Lord. And, let us continue to pray for God’s help in bringing this virus mess to an end. Let us ask for God’s intervention so that we can once again join together and enjoy the fellowship that God has created for us to have as a church family.
I love you all! Thank you for believing in the vision and mission of FCC of Allen. And, let’s never, ever forget–we have been blessed to be a blessing!
The Lord be with you,
Wyatt
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MORE THAN CONQUERORS (Romans 8:31–39)
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
These are not only encouraging words...they are inspiring words! And these words remind us that our future hope–the redemption of our bodies–is not just nailed to a cross but is, in fact, guaranteed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. So, despite any present sufferings you and I might ever face or experience, we need not ever be overwhelmed by fear, worry, or panic. Why? Because nothing, yes nothing, can “separate” us from the love of Christ.
And so, what shall we say in response to any trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger, or sword we face? Well, you and I have one bold and confident answer to give in response to any worries or concerns that confront us: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” After all, we are now “more than conquerors” through him who loved us.