Believing Even When It’s Hard
Part 30 - 7:18-35 (ESV) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
Romans 9:32b-33:
“They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, as it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
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School’s out and it’s Memorial Day weekend, marking the official start to summer. Whether you’re hanging out at the pool or in the backyard grilling some quality meats, it brings to mind the smooth sound of Lionel Richie and the Commodores’ 1977 classic “Easy.” “I’m easy, easy like Sunday mornin…” It’s actually a sad song of sorts as it tells the story of a young man who’s tired of trying to make his girl happy, conforming to all of her demands. He just wants to take it easy. Many people approach their faith in the same way. They want it easy, like a lazy Sunday morning. So when they come to Jesus they’re disappointed to find out that the Christian life isn’t always a beach. As we continue on in our salvation story, we’ll read that even John the Baptist began to have doubts about the identity of Jesus. Imprisoned and facing death it didn’t seem like the kingdom of God, which he so boldly proclaimed, had really come. Jesus’ response will reveal that he is indeed the Lord, and that genuine disciples believe, despite hard times and hard teachings.
