Logic?

For Tuesday, June 30, 2026:

Romans 8:32 NLT: “Since God did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?”

Paul is asking the Romans to use logic to project their salvation. It’s a look into the future. It involves following a scenario through to its logical conclusion, though it may not have happened yet. It’s like an ‘if then’ line of computer code. ‘If’ the operator chooses this command, ‘then’ a specific thing happens.

Does our God love us? Yes! Has our God provided for us? Yes! Did God arrange for our sins to be forgiven? Yes! Is God’s desire for believers to join him in his eternal Kingdom? It hasn’t happened yet, but logic tells us that the answer would be a resounding yes!

God gave up the earthly life of his Son to rescue mankind. So it would behove us to be good stewards of his grace, that undeserved gift freely given to us. The love of the Father should be reciprocal!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Doctor in the House?

June 29, 2026, Monday Message:

Luke 5:31 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.”

Jesus’ analogy compares physical health with spiritual health. Healthy people have little use for a doctor. But those with a malady or injury will be first in line at the emergency room.

Those who think they have religion all figured out have little use for the Son of Man. That works out, because Jesus has no time for ‘know-it-alls!’ He came for the repentant, sinners trying to return to the straight and narrow, backsliders who have done a 180º. Jesus dispenses mercy to all who repent and return.

“Repent and return” is a key phrase in Jewish theology. When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they were told to repent and return. Be truly sorry for what went wrong, and submit to God’s leadership. When the Hebrews leaving Egypt rebelled, Moses told them to repent and return to the God who had rescued them. When God called Jonah, he went in the opposite direction. He feared for his own safety. He finally repented, either on a stormy ship or in the belly of a great fish, who spit him out on the beach at Nineveh. He returned to his God. He was able to counsel the people of Nineveh to repent and return. They did, and God restored their kingdom!

Remember, God’s desire is that ALL would repent and return. He doesn’t want to lose a single soul. You can lock in your eternal destiny today by calling Jesus your “Lord and Savior.” God loves everyone who loves his Son!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Matthew!

 For Sunday, June 28, 2026: 

Luke 5:28 NLT: “Levi got up, left everything, and followed Jesus.”

 Being a tax collector is not easy. It involves making a decision to accept a position with the opposition, with those who have been persecuting your people. In simple words, you’re knowingly working for the bad guys! All your Hebrew friends dislike you because you’re working for the Romans.

 The Bible often describes “sinners and tax collectors” when listing evil people. Tax collectors were thought to be a step worse than regular sinners. Most tax collectors lived an opulent lifestyle. It was well known that they’d add a little extra to the tax, and then skim those shekels for themselves. But in spite of their wealth, most tax collectors were not happy. They had been raised as Jews and would be more content living out their divine purpose.

 So when Jesus said, “Follow me and be my disciple,” Levi was primed and ready to go! He threw a huge banquet at his home to honor Jesus. He invited other tax collectors and government officials. He had previously made a decision to become this tax collector, but today he was making a decision to follow Jesus. He was proud of his new decision and wanted all his friends to know, hence the gathering.

 We all have a “before Jesus” story and an “after Jesus” story. No matter how you lived your life before Jesus, those days are in the past. There is no sin too great that it cannot be covered by the sacrifice made by Jesus. Followers of Jesus are 100% forgiven. God is more concerned with your turning point, when you made your decision to follow the Son. That decision changed everything. Believers are then adopted into the Holy Family. As such, we share all the rights and privileges of those who call heaven home.

 That day, Levi wasn’t just deciding in favor of Jesus. He was locking in his eternal destiny. We know Levi as the Apostle Matthew!

Pastor Norton Lawellin
The Father’s House
Jesus In the City Fellowship
Truth & Freedom Church