Trust in the Lord!

For Tuesday, September 15, 2026:

Romans 9:32a NLT: “Why could the people of Israel never get right with God? Because they were trying to do it by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him.”

What should be our goal in this life? I believe that getting right with God tops the list. That way, when we transition from this life to the next, we can be assured of inclusion in God’s forever heavenly Kingdom.

So what can we do that will please the Lord? Let’s be clear: Works are not the answer. We can never ‘earn’ our way into heaven.

Unflinching faith is what God wants to see. Fully trusting God’s Son as our Savior is the first step. Faith in Jesus includes us in the Holy Family. Believers become sons and daughters of the Most High. Believers are adopted as brothers and sisters of Jesus. Of course we can live in the hereafter – after all, we’re family!

Believers should try to live their earthly lives in a Godly manner. We won’t be perfect, but repentant sinners can be forgiven. I’ll never be in the “perfect” group, but Jesus qualified me for the “forgiven” group.

Jesus knew he was heaven-sent, so Christians not only need Jesus in their hearts but also Father God. Trust in God’s master plan as he sent Jesus to rescue mankind. Despite Satan’s ongoing efforts to derail our salvation, remember that God always wins. Choose today whom you will serve. I choose to stick with a guaranteed winner!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church