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Fall Back to GOD

Acts 3:19 
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"

Today is Day Light Savings Time and we FALL BACK one hour. What if we had "ETERNAL LIFE SAVINGS TIME" and we would all FALL BACK to GOD! It can happen in each individuals heart and mind. Just people turning to God with no hidden agenda. Just a willingness to follow Jesus, total sincerity, and earnestness. FALL BACK to GOD!

We studied the third chapter of the book of Jonah. And, we looked at the Gospel record of Matthew when our Lord and Savior referenced Jonah pointing out the scribes and Pharisees, and the other unbelieving Jews that are there and witnesses to His miracles and preaching all the while knowing the great many prophecies written about Him and fulfilled and they REFUSED to believe! In stark contrast the idolaters who lived wicked lives in Nineveh LISTENED to Jonah, a stranger to them, who did NO miracles to confirm he was sent by God! Jonah only said; "Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown." The people of Nineveh admitted they were doing things wrong AND they took measures to change their actions! Their "CRY MIGHTILY to GOD" was a recognition and declaration that GOD'S  TRUTH is THE TRUTH. 

Today's verse is the direct and straightforward call to FALL BACK to GOD; "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;" One day our troubles will be over. We will be delivered from life to eternal life! We will be in the presence of the Lord; God the Father All Mighty, Jesus the Son, Savior and Great Physician,  and the Holy Ghost the Comforter. It will be the time we truly know bliss and glory!!

Please FALL BACK to GOD with us at one of the oldest Lutheran Churches in the region! It is beautiful! An old stone building with vibrant stained glass everywhere you look. And, ornately carved wood altar and flying pulpit! It is an amazing sight to behold. And, the people are VERY friendly and welcoming. The Pastor's are outstanding and outgoing. We look forward to seeing you in worship.
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