 Wednesday, May 2, 2018
1st John 5:3-4: For this is the love of God: that we keep His commandments. And His commandments do not weigh us down, because everyone who has been fathered by God conquers the world. My daddy is Melvin Herbert Hemsath. Most people called him, "Bill." I never did ask him why. He is with Jesus and his Father. I know that father. I also know my Father who resides in heaven where I will be one day. He is my "Abba," my "Daddy." From him comes all life. He, along with my brother, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, Abba put together this universe in all its' glory so that we can "see" Him by what He made. Abba made it all for us in which to live. Abba's "fingerprints" are all over what He made. I see Abba everyday. Not only because of what He made. It's mostly because of His love for me. I know that I "disappoint" Abba every day. I can get selfish many times. I, because I get so caught up in the "stuff" of the day, don't think about Abba. I know that saddens me. And I'm sure that it saddens Him. Without Abba and Jesus in my life, my life has no real purpose. It has no real meaning. At the same time, there is so much purpose and meaning to my life that I can barely scratch the surface. Why do I know this? I believe that Abba sent Jesus to me in order to save me from myself. I am lost without Him. And Jesus, my brother, my Savior, and my Lord, came to me and sacrificed Himself to save me. That is how much Abba loves me. And what can I do then to respond to His wonderful grace? I will follow His directions, or commandments. They are not a burden. I do them with great joy! Why? Because He first loved me. That is my motivation to obey His will. They are truly easy when you put your faith to it. Do you want to know more? Are the Words of God moving you to be curious? If they are, then let's start a conversation. Make a comment. Ask a question. And let me introduce you to "Who's my daddy?" Holy Spirit, move minds and hearts and open them to begin to see You, Jesus, and Abba, Amen.
2 Comments
Margie Norum
5/3/2018 04:57:42 am
Pastor— this was good- but I am confused because of all the stuff that went on in our church— I often have thoughts that I don’t know if i’ll Go to heaven and see my Father- God! I try to talk to my hubby about it and he says your fine— but I don’t know that I am— I can’t go to late service anymore because of who sings in the praise band- I really don’t feel I am worthy of God—- then I think about you, Pastor and how hurt you were and we the congregation couldn’t be there for you because we didn’t know what was going on— this Anniversary thing isn’t going to be special because the people that help form CTK - the Pastors aren’t all going to be there—God Bless you, Pastor for what you were put thru— love ya— pain in your side
Pastor Robert
5/7/2018 08:51:47 am
Read Romans 5:1-11. The key is the joy in the LORD that we have. We will always struggle. It comes with the territory of being Christians. At the same time there is joy that comes through the sufferings. It is, and comes from, Jesus. Your worship, also known as your time with JESUS, is not dependent upon someone being in the praise team or not. Do not let the situation at CTK bring a shroud of confusion and doubt along with anger and fear. Be strong in the LORD and His mighty power. Rejoice in the LORD, always, I say it again, Rejoice. Eventually things will work out to the way God wants it. And lastly, I appreciate your support and love. At the same time, we pastors are men placed in the midst of a people who needed, and continue to need, to hear God and His Word. We are but servants in a grand scheme of God's plan for you, His congregation, and His community. Leave a Reply. |
AuthorPastor Robert Hemsath joined Faith Lutheran Church and School as the Senior Pastor in January 2017. Pastor Hemsath comes to FLC from Christ the King Lutheran Church in Waxahachie, TX. He has also served congregations in Aberdeen, ID and Pocatello, ID. He has been a Lutheran pastor for the past 20 years. Archives
February 2025
Categories |
RSS Feed