This week’s Gospel lesson brings us the story of the ten lepers who appeal to Christ Jesus for healing that He alone could give. While all ten were healed of this dreaded plague, only one came back to Jesus, bowed himself before Him who offers abundant life unconditionally to all people, and praised God for the healing he had received.
You and I are like one of those lepers: we have received the greatest of gifts—something even greater than physical healing—New life in Jesus Christ and the invitation to participate even now in His eternal Kingdom. And through belief in Jesus Christ, we receive forgiveness of all our sins and the opportunity to converse directly with God through our prayers. He blesses us, ministers healing to us and calls us to a greater mission bringing eternal purpose to our otherwise temporal lives.
He invites us to receive Him inside ourselves, to feed on Him with our eternal souls. He heals us from the trapping’s and vices of this world—Simply by accepting His invitation to come and be a part of His work in our lives. He receives us just as we are but always with the goal to transform us into the people of God that He has made us and called us to be.
Yes, we are like these ten lepers who have been healed and given new life—We have all been offered grace and set upon the journey of healing that is life with Jesus Christ. The question for us is are we like the one leper who returns to God, bows down before Him and thanks Him, or are we like the other nine, who receive from God but take His work, healing, grace, and salvation for granted?
Join us this Sunday at Sedona United Methodist Church as Rev. Fred Mast delivers a message of hope and grace entitled “Did You Remember to Say Thank You?” Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship at 9:30am featuring meaningful and uplifting music, special times of prayer and passionate life changing messages designed to move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others. We look forward to seeing you!
GREAT NEWS—WE’RE BACK (AGAIN)!!!—Effective this coming Sunday 02/07/21 WE ARE OPENING once again for On-Site/In-Person worship at 9:30am. As we strive to keep our congregation and community safe and healthy, we will observe physical distancing and limited seating worship. Additional precautions per CDC and AZDHS recommendations will be in place and details can be found on our website as well as the opportunity to reserve your seat for worship. We will continue to also offer an amazing Spirit Filled On-Line Worship experience each week—You are invited to access worship or information through our website (www.sedonaumc.org) or by calling the church office (928-282-1780).
We offer so many great missions, ministries and opportunities at Sedona UMC—Visit our website at us on www.sedonaumc.org and “Like” us on Facebook. We would love to pray for you! —Prayer requests may be submitted online or by calling us at 928-282-1780. We are conveniently located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road off the Back O’Beyond roundabout on Route 179 in Sedona. All are welcome at Sedona UMC—We look forward to seeing you!—Come and grow with us!
