Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Boldness in His Presence

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The sermon text today talks about some aspects of the decorum of entering into God’s presence for worship.

It’s the norm in many parts of the modern church to act as if, because we are adopted as children and heirs of the king, we may therefore enter the king’s presence in a casual, breezy, familiar way. This is nothing short of insolence. Our heavenly Father’s presence is indeed a place of welcome, of love, and of warmth, but He is still no tame lion.

And yet, as His children you are called to enter His presence boldly. You are His beloved children, not worms. You don’t need to come in a shrinking, timid way. Instead, you are able come with a bold humility, confident in the work of Jesus on your behalf. You come clothed in His righteousness, forgiven of your sins, and able to stand in the light of His glory.

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