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Dear Pathways Christian Fellowship family and friends, Pastor Frank shares:

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1/10/2025

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Last week was epiphany Sunday. We discussed what the epiphany, the revelation, of who Jesus was, and is, might mean in our lives. This Sunday we will read about Jesus’ baptism. We’ll focus on the voice of God as heard in Psalm 29 and at the time of Jesus’ baptism.

 

We will read Psalm 29, which features the voice of God. Psalm 29 reminds us not just of God’s voice, but of our need to be a voice of God within creation. As such we, our voices, bring the power of God into our circle of influence.

 

In the Gospel reading (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) we read the story of Jesus’ baptism by His cousin, John. Here again, we hear the voice of God's blessing and affirmation—"You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased"—echoes found in the words of the prophet—"You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you" (Isaiah 43:4). 

 

These are words that God has uttered over you.

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It is that spirit of love that carries forth all of Jesus' ministry—and ours. Our calling is inseparable from the voice of God.

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After his baptism Jesus announced, again, the voice of God, that he had come to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, freeing the captives and binding up the brokenhearted.

 

Have you ever heard God speak? Does God even speak to us today? If so, how will we recognize God’s voice? And how will we respond?

 

See you Sunday.