Delivered!

For Wednesday, August 13, 2025:

Mark 13:24a, 26 NKJV: “After that tribulation, they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.”

Jesus said, “See, I have told you all things beforehand.” So we shouldn’t be surprised when we encounter false saviors, false christs. There will be many claiming the title, while in reality only seeking power for themselves. Earth will endure a difficult time as the tribulation unfolds. Believers will be separated from the rest of the world. Then the Son of Man will come in the sky to gather and protect his flock.

When Satan is conquered and subdued once and for all, God will restore the earth to his original plan, calling it the New Earth. As much as we talk about going to heaven, it’s only temporary. Our final destination is the New Earth, where God can walk amongst his people.

Each day we’re one day closer to the end times. Right now, the weather is crazy, and that’s a sign! We’re seeing excessive rains and flooding; a month’s worth of rain in a day. We might expect this in a hurricane, but two days ago it was Wisconsin! We will see wars and rumors of wars. We can’t seem to get Putin out of Ukraine, and the leaders of Gaza never should have attacked Israel, God’s chosen people.

The purpose of the end times is to deliver believers and quash Satan and his demons. You and I, the followers of Jesus, will be delivered to a glorious hereafter. God is good. Thank you, Jesus!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Rescue Mode!

For Tuesday January 9, 2024:

Mark 4:38b NLT: “The disciples woke Jesus up, shouting, ‘Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?’”

Jesus decided to venture to the other side of the lake. Throwing caution to the wind, the entourage immediately hopped into boats and off they went!

Alternately called the Sea of Galilee, Lake Tiberias or Lake Gennesaret (Greek) or Kinneret (Hebrew), this was a sizable body of water a short distance from Nazareth, known for violent maritime storms. Fed by the Jordan river and underground springs, the lake was well known by commercial fishermen, but those sailors were wise keeping a constant eye on the weather.

As happened, while they were traveling, a ferocious storm erupted and everyone sensed impending doom. Interestingly, Jesus slept through the whole incident. (Like Alfred E. Neuman: “What? Me worry?”) When the crew found themselves knocking on death’s door, it was past time to rouse their leader. “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”

Jesus awakened, ordering the storm, “Silence! Be still!” And just like that, the wind ceased and calmness dominated the waters. Those present were amazed that nautical storms would obey Jesus’ commands. It was a test of their faith and of our faith. It’s an answer to everyone’s question, “Who is this guy, that the weather obeys his edict?”

Who do you say that he is?

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship