A Pitch for Spiritual Renewal Now - Psalm 85

I urge, invite and call you into Solemn Assembly. We love the idea of being joyful. Coming with a certain sobriety before God is itself a pathway to joy and peace. But certain things demand seriousness. Solemn assembly is a call to spiritual renewal. Jesus said that the thief, meaning his and our enemy, comes to kill, steal, destroy. He's really good at it, all over the world, in our lives. But Jesus says, "I have come to give you life and that more abundantly." That is spiritual renewal. We need that. In the new year, we're done with the feasting and family and all that. Isn't there also a season to set aside food and say honestly to God, I want you more than I do food? It's of such value to set aside something that we love and need to say to God, I really want you more than anything. Every time you feel hunger, turn your heart to God in prayer. The Lord will help us. I want to lean into the theme of spiritual renewal and unpack Psalm 85.Extra reading: Ephesians 4:17-24Preacher: Bill Dyck