Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday in the Lutheran church calendar. We haven’t celebrated this Sunday together as a congregation for two years because of COVID. The church’s doors were closed, and praise for Christ seemed hallow with a computer at home. I’m glad we could celebrate Christ’s life today by celebrating with other Christians and by singing songs of praise so rightfully His. Unlike so many Americans, my faith is strong, and I owe Him for everything He has done for me, the good and the bad. From the good, I have had an abundant life; from the bad, I have gained much needed wisdom. I also celebrate the love and courage that my parents raised me with. Without them, I would not be the person I am today.
We are sent forth by God’s blessings with a strong will to preach His Word. With the blessing of Communion, we are asked to serve all believers and non-believers. The seeds of Christ’s teachings bear fruit in our actions for God and everyone. We answer His call by being witnesses to His grace and by uniting others in His love. All of God’s children praise and give thanks to Him for His love and grace, for letting others know the power of our faith, and for guiding us in our everyday lives. He feeds us with a feast beyond compare, and He lights our paths with wisdom and truth.
As the past two years have come and gone, we raise our praise and thanks for bringing us through these difficult times. We honor Christ’s name and ask that He will continue to guide us to be better Christians in His name. With today, my eyes look forward to the first day of Advent where I know Immanuel, “God is with us,” will carry us through to His birth on Christmas day. May those who do not know Him be blessed by His love, and may those who do know Him be the lights the world needs to conquer the darkness.
Anna Hartt
