Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
One of the sayings in the church or maybe we should say used to be in the church is this: “C and E Christians.” Do you know what this means? The C stands for Christmas and the E for Easter. The idea behind the saying is that some Christians only came to worship on Christmas and Easter. “Why do they always sing ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Jesus Christ is Risen Today’ don’t they know anything else?”
In the last 10 years the C and E Christian is becoming extinct. While not consistently worshipping these souls were at least hearing the Gospel a couple of times a year. The good news of sins forgiven and an eternity beyond our existence on earth could provide hope for them. As Scripture says, “How can they believe if they do not hear?” It is more of a challenge. There are less funeral services where the Law lies in the casket through death but Christ gives peace and comfort. How many are not hearing this message because of rapid cultural changes?
From the very beginning of his life the Savior was someone to see. “Magi…came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.’” (Matt. 2:1-2) Worship Him. This is what we do with the One who gave His life for us. It is the faith we carry daily. It is in our prayers. It is strengthened in the hearing of His Word and the eating and drinking of His body and blood.
Have drifted even farther from your C and E life? Your Savior longs to see you. He longs to talk with you. He longs to provide you His grace and mercy. He waits for you with open arms.
Your church family is praying for you, as am I. “Come to worship Him.” See you in His House.
In Christ’s Love,
Pastor Lueck