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HE\u2019S JUST SO GOOD!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTRODUCTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, good morning folks! It\u2019s really good to spend this morning with you. I hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this service and celebrating the Lord\u2019s Supper <\/strong>together. But now we\u2019re to my favorite part of each weekend \u2014 and that\u2019s studying God\u2019s Word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you have your Bible, turn with me to Psalm 23<\/strong>. This morning I want to talk about the goodness of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I think about God\u2019s<\/strong> goodness<\/strong> \u2014 I often think about this passage. In it, David<\/strong> describes The LORD<\/strong> as a shepherd. And not just any shepherd, but THE<\/strong> SHEPHERD<\/strong>. And sometimes it\u2019s a bit overwhelming…BECAUSE<\/strong> He\u2019s just so good to me.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a moment yesterday \u2014 when Lori and I were sitting at our counter (after we\u2019d just finished lunch with our boys\u2026and they had all taken off and gone back to their activities), where I looked at Lori and just acknowledged that we are so blessed. And, all because God is so good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no where do we gain a witness about His goodness more than in the person of Jesus Christ! The Messiah \u2014 our Promised One. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, today, I just want us to meditate on His goodness<\/strong>. And we see this clearly in Psalm<\/strong> 23<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRANSITION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible that you\u2019ve read, or studied, or heard this psalm shared many times in your life. But, no matter how familiar you are with it \u2014 I can guarantee that you\u2019ve NOT PLUMBED IT\u2019S DEPTHS.<\/strong> Because, this psalm \u2014 like the rest of God\u2019s Word \u2014 will always take you deeper than you\u2019ve been before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, take your Bibles<\/strong> \u2014 and turn there with me. Psalm 23<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here David<\/strong> testifies to the GOODNESS OF OUR SHEPHERD<\/strong>\u2026as he writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. <\/em>2<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, <\/em>3<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name\u2019s sake.<\/em> 4<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.\u00a0<\/em>5<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <\/em>6<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 23:1-6 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, like each of the previous Psalms<\/strong> we\u2019ve studied in this series \u2014 this too is a Messianic<\/strong> Psalm<\/strong> (that points to Jesus<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written, some 3000 years ago,<\/strong> its words are still some of the most relevant words ever penned. And mostly, because they describe the good work that Jesus<\/strong> does in our lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this morning, I\u2019d like to point you to 4 key ways Jesus\u2019 goodness has affected my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, He\u2019s good to me, because<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. AS MY SHEPHERD \u2014 JESUS GIVES ME PROVISION!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1<\/em><\/strong> The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Psalm 23:1 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    David <\/strong>opens this psalm with the words, \u201cThe Lord is my shepherd\u201d <\/em>(Psalm 23:1<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, a lot of people want to call Jesus their shepherd, yet they do not want to release the rights of their lives over to Him. They may come to church and agree with a set of facts, understanding that there is a heaven and a hell and knowing that Jesus<\/strong> died for their sins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, mental agreement with a set of facts is not salvation. <\/strong>There comes a point when each person has to sign over the rights to his life to the One who bought him with a price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Until that happens, you cannot really say, \u201cThe Lord is my shepherd.\u201d <\/em> But when you surrender your life to His care \u2014 He becomes YOUR<\/strong> SHEPHERD<\/strong>. And as such, He promises to also become your provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Which is what David<\/strong> discovered. The question is\u2026can you say today that He\u2019s<\/strong> your shepherd<\/strong>? Have you fully transferred the ownership of your life over to Him?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you do \u2014 He cares for us. And one of those ways is by providing for our EVERY NEED.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, David<\/strong> says, \u201cI lack nothing\u201d<\/em> \u2014 and that\u2019s because, he has discovered that the LORD IS HIS PROVIDER<\/strong>. He is Jehovah-Jireh<\/strong>, the Lord who provides.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This NICK-NAME <\/strong>traces back to the story of Abraham<\/strong> when he was preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac <\/strong>to the Lord. It\u2019s a crazy story where God<\/strong> test the heart and loyalty of Abraham<\/strong>. The sacrifice of a son to the gods was a common practice in the ancient pagan world. And so, God<\/strong> tests Abraham<\/strong> \u2014 but just before he would sacrifice him, God<\/strong> stops Him. At just the right time, God<\/strong> provided another sacrifice\u2026a ram. Which ensured that Abraham<\/strong> wouldn\u2019t lose his son that day. Isaac<\/strong> would live! Genesis 22:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s really a story that reveals the GOODNESS<\/strong> of God. Because, while pagan worship required you to give up your child\u2026worship of God would not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But this idea of God providing can be traced all through the Bible.<\/strong> And in the New Testament we discover that the greatest act of provision comes through Jesus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In Matthew 6:33 <\/strong>Jesus says, if you will,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201c…Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And then, the promise is — all the things you ever need <\/strong>in this life will be provided. Again, In Philippians 4<\/strong> \u2014 the apostle Paul<\/strong> declares that God will supply ALL of your NEEDS, and the supply chain for his provision will run through Christ Jesus.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, if you don\u2019t want to want \u2014 if you don\u2019t want to lack in any area of life, then LOOK TO JESUS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because, when you follow the Jesus, the good<\/strong> Shepherd<\/strong> \u2014 then you can stand confident that every need you have will be provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s certainly been my experience. Well, Secondly, I can testify that He\u2019s so good, because:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. AS MY SHEPHERD \u2014 JESUS GIVES ME DIRECTION!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      This is yet another demonstration of God\u2019s<\/strong> goodness<\/strong>. Because, even when the terrain is unfamiliar, or our fears are strong, Jesus<\/strong> promises to lead us. So, we need to remember that our good shepherd <\/strong>knows the path we are on (even better than we do). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As David<\/strong> says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2<\/em><\/strong> He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, <\/em>3<\/em><\/strong> he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name\u2019s sake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Psalm 23:2-3 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I want to remind you \u2014 we can trust God\u2019s leading because He knows the way<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Think about that for a moment. He (the creator of all), knows every path. <\/strong>And He\u2019s been everywhere. So, no matter the moment \u2014 or the path before us, He is able to lead us in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It\u2019s a known fact that sheep have a natural tendency to wander. When they do, they often get lost. As believers<\/strong>, we tend to do the same thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      That\u2019s just what sheep do.<\/strong> They wander. The move and scatter and wander away\u2026and not in the WAY<\/strong> of the shepherd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In Eastern Turkey<\/strong> in 2005<\/strong> \u2014 1500 sheep<\/strong> were gathered together by a group of shepherds. At one point that morning\u2026the shepherds left their sheep to have breakfast together. The problem was \u2014 no one was left to watch over the sheep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And so, from that large group of sheep\u2026from that massive herd, one small lamb turned away and leaped over a rock and down a ravine<\/strong> to his death. The problem was that almost immediately, another sheep followed. And then another\u2026and then another \u2014 until finally more than 400<\/strong> more sheep followed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      All because of one little lamb. <\/strong>Eventually the shepherd saw what was happening and responded. But not before he had lost nearly a third of his flock. It was estimated he lost nearly $75,000<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And I\u2019m not just trying to \u201cpull the wool over your eyes\u201d. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      My point is just that sheep <\/strong>wander\u2026and sometimes to their own peril. That\u2019s why the prophet Isaiah<\/strong> said of us: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cWe all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Isaiah 53:6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Solomon<\/strong> said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Proverbs 14:12 ESV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As sheep<\/strong> \u2014 we often choose paths that are not good for us. But what makes this Psalm<\/strong> so powerful \u2014 is that it reminds us that we have a good shepherd <\/strong>who is looking out for us. He is watching over us\u2026He is directing us down good paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And this might be interesting to you \u2014 the Hebrew<\/strong> word for \u201cright paths\u201d<\/strong> can best be understood as \u201cwell-worn deep rutted paths\u201d. <\/strong>Meaning, He\u2019s going to set our feet on the right path \u2014 deep paths, <\/strong>and it won\u2019t be easy to wander away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I bring this up, because \u2014 when you have experienced the GOODNESS OF GOD<\/strong>\u2026when you have begun to follow Jesus<\/strong>, it will bring a significant change to your direction in life. And while you may have the tendency to \u201cwander<\/strong>\u201d in life. When you follow Jesus<\/strong>, He\u2019s going to make it hard to step out of those \u201cwell-worn deeply rutted paths of righteousness.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You may walk away \u2014 but He won\u2019t make it easy for you to do so! That\u2019s the power of His grace at work in our lives. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      So, here\u2019s the point David<\/strong> was making \u2014 when we trust in the LORD <\/strong>and make HIS WAY our way<\/strong>, He will LEAD us through this life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And when He leads<\/strong>, He leads from the front \u2014 not from the sidelines. That\u2019s why Jesus<\/strong> said in John 10<\/strong>, as our good shepherd <\/strong>\u2014 He\u2019s the one who would lay down His life for us (his<\/strong> sheep<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      And He did. But He didn\u2019t stay dead. (Right?) \u2014 Jesus also rose again. And so, Paul<\/strong> would write in Colossians<\/strong>, and tell us that Jesus has gone before us <\/strong>\u2014 first He went through the path of death<\/strong>\u2026but then He went through the path of resurrection<\/strong>. And so, because of this, when can trust Him to lead us through death too! But, He never asks us to take the first step<\/strong>. He goes before us. Everywhere He leads, is territory that He\u2019s walked before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      That\u2019s why David<\/strong> says in verse 4<\/strong>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4<\/em><\/strong> Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      He will meet us where we are \u2014 but He will also lead us where we need to be. (And through it all, He will be with us.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Thirdly, He\u2019s good to me, because:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. AS MY SHEPHERD \u2014 JESUS GIVES ME PROTECTION:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Life has a way of taking us through some difficult times \u2014 and dark valleys. I\u2019ve been there, and I bet you have too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In verse 4<\/strong>, David<\/strong> says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4<\/em><\/strong> Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Psalm 23:4 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Although I don\u2019t like them \u2014 sometimes it\u2019s been the journey through the darkest valleys<\/strong> that have lead me to experience the greenest of pastures <\/strong>(those places of genuine rest, where Christ has renewed my faith and calmed my soul).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As my shepherd <\/strong>\u2014 Jesus<\/strong> ensures my safety\u2026 by watching over me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Did you know, sheep have really poor eyesight. They can\u2019t see clearly, nor far. And so, they rarely SEE the real challenges around them\u2026and are almost always spooked by things that aren\u2019t really threats. Often it\u2019s simple things like shadows that scare them the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        But a good shepherd will always walk with his sheep through the challenging and difficult places. He will go ahead of them and lead them through the dark valleys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        And when a real threat<\/strong> does appear, he uses the tools of the trade<\/strong> to deal with them. One of them is a rod, and the other a staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        A Rod for protection \u2014 and a Staff<\/strong> for direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The ROD <\/strong>was a stout wooden stick used as a weapon to fight<\/strong> off wild animals. And the<\/strong> STAFF <\/strong>was used to rescue or guide the sheep to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Today, these are more symbols of the Lord\u2019s strength<\/strong> and protection in our lives<\/strong>. They remind us that our<\/strong> LORD<\/strong> is strong and mighty, and prepared for any threat that might come our way. Ultimately<\/strong>, it just reminds us that He is trustworthy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        And if we will follow Him, He will protect us.<\/strong> That\u2019s been my experience \u2014 and I bet it\u2019s been your\u2019s too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        You know, just this week \u2014 my brother-in-law was driving back to his workplace after a job. And along the way, a young woman pulled out from a side road and slammed into the side of his vehicle. She hit him just behind his drivers door. And the impact was so hard that it forced his van out of control. To compensate he pulled back against the impact, and it sent him across the road (and oncoming traffic). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        He then ran through a ditch and up an embankment. When he came to a stop, he noticed that he had narrowly made it through a rock structure on his left and a power pole on his right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Now, you can say what you want \u2014 but when I hear a story like that, I can\u2019t call that LUCK<\/strong> or CHANCE<\/strong>\u2026I recognize the sovereign hand of Jesus<\/strong> protecting Him from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As my shepherd<\/strong>, Jesus<\/strong> gives me protection. <\/strong>He watches over my life \u2014 and He\u2019ll watch over yours too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        And lastly, David reminds me that God is so good to me, because<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. AS MY SHEPHERD, JESUS GIVES ME ETERNAL HOPE:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          He gives me hope<\/strong>\u2026hope of acceptance<\/strong>. Hope of a home<\/strong>. And, hope of a future<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In verses 5-6<\/strong>, David<\/strong> says of the LORD<\/strong>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          5<\/em><\/strong> You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <\/em>6<\/em><\/strong> Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Psalm 23:5-6 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In the ancient world, if you owned a home<\/strong> \u2014 you would often invite friends and relatives to come to your home. Maybe it would be for an event, or a party, or maybe to stay at your place during one of the BIG FEASTS that the Jewish people celebrated throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Whatever the case may be \u2014 when they would come, the host would would anoint their head <\/strong>with oil. It was a practice of love<\/strong> and respect.<\/strong> It was a demonstration of hospitality<\/strong>. But the main reason you\u2019d do this would be to show your acceptance of the guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          It was an act of good will <\/strong>\u2014 and an act of favor. But what is so incredible, is that David<\/strong> says \u2014 this is the way the LORD<\/strong> responds to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          And what makes it so good, is that it isn\u2019t just for a visit \u2014 but for eternity. Again, David<\/strong> says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u2026You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <\/em>6<\/em><\/strong> Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          To really understand this, you have to read it in light of the New<\/strong> Testament.<\/strong> Remember, it was Jesus<\/strong> who said in John 14:2-3,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u201cMy Father\u2019s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          John 14:2-3 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In the ancient<\/strong> world<\/strong>, a father’s house was where the extended family lived. Rooms were often added on as the family grew.  The Father\u2019s house has many \u201crooms\u201d or \u201cmansions\u201d and is a place of permanent dwelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          And so, Jesus<\/strong> is saying that He\u2019s creating a place for where all who believe in Him will live forever. And that\u2019s the point David<\/strong> is making in verse 6 <\/strong>when he says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          6<\/em><\/strong> \u2026and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Psalm 23:6 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Understand this \u2014 when you meet Jesus<\/strong>, His goodness and his mercy, or love will never depart from you. It will follow you all the days of your life. And then, when this life ends \u2014 you will be ushered in to the eternal house of the Lord\u2026where you will live forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          APPLICATION <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          So, how should we respond to His Goodness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          <\/strong>(1) THANK Him.<\/strong> \u2014 Just say thanks!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          <\/strong>(2) TRUST Him. <\/strong>\u2014 Even when life is hard, or the threats are great. Trust Him.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          <\/strong>(3) FOLLOW Him.<\/strong> \u2014 Life your life in honor of Him. And where He leads, follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          When we began this morning \u2014 I told you HE IS SO GOOD! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          And as David<\/strong> says in Psalm 23<\/strong>, our Shepherd <\/strong>gives us PROVISION<\/strong>, DIRECTION<\/strong>, PROTECTION<\/strong>, & ETERNAL<\/strong> HOPE<\/strong>.  And all this GOOD comes our way<\/strong>\u2014because GOD came our way.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          In Jesus<\/strong> our GOOD SHEPHERD \u2014 the infinitely good <\/strong>and loving God<\/strong> came near.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Listen, the BIG QUESTION <\/strong>is not: IS HE GOOD?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The BIG QUESTION<\/strong> is: IS HE YOUR SHEPHERD?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          CLOSING PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Heavenly Father<\/em><\/strong>, we thank you for <\/em>Jesus<\/em><\/strong>\u2026for His continual presence in our lives. And today, we just want to say thanks for the goodness you shower upon us. We trust in you. We want to live for you and follow you (both in this life and the one to come). Today we declare that as long as we have breath in our longs and strength in our bodies, we will follow you. So today we just reaffirm our faith in you and our longing for you to <\/em>BE OUR GOOD SHEPHERD<\/em><\/strong>. So, keep <\/em>providing<\/em><\/strong>, keep <\/em>directing<\/em><\/strong>, keep <\/em>protecting<\/em><\/strong>, and <\/em>fill us with HOPE<\/em><\/strong>!\u00a0We love you \u2014 and again say thanks!\u00a0We pray this in Jesus name. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          And now, just one more thing:<\/strong> If you\u2019re here this morning, and you\u2019ve listened to everything we\u2019ve said toady \u2014 from the worship and testimonies to the message, and through it all, you sense God<\/strong> stirring your heart<\/strong> to trust in Him<\/strong>. To seek Him. To know Him, would you respond by lifting your hand today\u2014 to let me know that your want to know Jesus<\/strong>. (Saying, \u201cI want to be saved today?\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If that\u2019s you, would you be brave enough to slip your hand up and acknowledge that today<\/strong>? As you do, a ministry team member is going to bring you a card (so that you have a tangible<\/strong> way to respond<\/strong>), to God\u2019s<\/strong> prompting<\/strong> in your life today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Yes, we are so proud of you! <\/strong>In light of your desire to surrender your life to Jesus<\/strong>, would you pray with me? Maybe you\u2019d say something like this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Heavenly <\/em><\/strong>Father<\/em><\/strong>, I admit that I am a sinner and I\u2019ve chosen my way over yours too often. But all that changes today. Because, I believe in Your Son, Jesus. I believe that He came from Heaven to earth to pay for my sin. I believe He died on the cross, shed His blood, was put in a grave \u2014 and rose again. So, today \u2014 I put my faith in Jesus. <\/em>Forgive me of my sin<\/em><\/strong>. Save me and give me new life in you forever. I pray this in Jesus name, Amen.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you prayed today and made a decision to follow Jesus \u2014 would you let us know?<\/strong> We are so proud of you.<\/strong>This is the greatest decision you\u2019ll ever make.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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