Jesus' Return!

For Sunday, November 5, 2023:

Isaiah 11:10 CEV: “The time is coming when one of David's descendants will be the signal for the people of all nations to come together. They will follow his advice, and his own nation will become famous.”

Isaiah is sharing what God has shown him about the future. I only wish he could have given us exact dates! But only God knows...

The return of Jesus, a descendant of David, will fulfill this prophesy. Believers from all nations will be on the same page – Jews and Gentiles coming together under Jesus’ leadership. Their headquarters will be in Israel, in Jerusalem, and the world will acknowledge the significance of the Holy land.

Israel is currently defending itself from attacks from radical Islamic factions. The Bible says that Israel will be victorious. The numbers are in their favor, but make no mistake – this is a religious war!

There are only two choices – God’s side, or the other side. Make sure you’re on the right side. Your eternal security is hanging in the balance!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

Psalm 12

August 17, 2015 Monday Message:

“Help, Lord, for no one faithful remains.” Psalm 12:1a HCSB

Do you ever have the feeling that the world is falling apart? That’s how David felt as he penned Psalm 12. Not only were people plotting against him, but God’s rules – His value system, His ethics - were no longer honored by most of the world. David was caught up in a battle where there were no rules.

Not much has changed. Jews have been persecuted for thousands of years. Radical Islam has never been kind to Christianity. Religious minorities are persecuted every day, and slavery has been reinstated in some countries. It’s a sin-filled world in which we live, and Jesus will fix it all when He returns.

Declared or not, we are engaged in a world war, a religious war. What has changed is that some of the battles are occurring on our own soil. Traditionally, our conflicts have been fought in distant lands. But nowadays, for the first time, terrorists are setting off their bombs right in the USA.

God recognizes and separates the good guys from the bad guys. Those who love the Lord will be protected, while the evil ones will get what they deserve. God will not be deceived.

Pray for God’s protection in our country, for peace in the world, and for Jesus to come quickly to straighten out this mess. Claim the promise, “You, Lord, will guard us.” Psalm 12:7a

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) gathers at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This Sunday, Aug. 23, Pastor Retha brings the message, Davie B. leads worship, and New Hope tour joins us. A salad-bar lunch follows the service.