Bethel Lutheran Church

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God...Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. Psalm 84:1-2, 4

Simply the Sermon for July 21, 2024: "God Kneels at Our Needs”

Just like our very busy lives at times, the disciples were no doubt overwhelmed with the demands of the crowds who flocked to Jesus.  We can read into Jesus' invitation to the disciples to "get away", our need for rest as well.  But Jesus also didn't turn his back on the needs of the crowds.  Even though exhausted, Jesus continued to heal and teach.  And so, we too are called to focus on the needs of our neighbors.