From Pastor Todd

Well, here we are in October—and as summer gives way to fall, many things come to mind.

🍂 Are you an autumn person? Many are. They love the season’s crisp air, vibrant colors, and sense of renewal. I must admit, living in the South has spoiled me during this time of year. We enjoy warm days and cool nights. Growing up in the far North, October signaled the onset of cold weather and the long winter ahead. But here in the South, it feels more like August up north—pleasant, refreshing, and full of life.

🍃 In one sense, the freshness of the cool air reminds me of how trusting in the Word of God brings a similar freshness to our soul and spirit.

Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands (endures) forever.”

The Apostle Peter echoes this in his epistle: 1 Peter 1:23–25

“Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because

‘All flesh is as grass,

And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.

The grass withers,

And its flower falls away,

But the word of the LORD endures forever.’

Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.”

🌱 Born Again

What a wonderful truth. We first encounter this in John 3, where Jesus speaks with Nicodemus at night. He explains the new birth—how we can be transformed into new creatures, made fit for Heaven and the Kingdom of God.

🌾 The Word of God (Incorruptible Seed)

Here are three powerful truths about the Word of God:

THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE.

It is given by the Holy Spirit, which makes it living and active. When we take in the Word, we are changed. We must allow it into our hearts and minds so it can transform us. This is what happens when we place our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior—His Word reveals our need for Him and makes us new creatures.

THE WORD OF GOD ABIDES.

That means it remains. Unlike the seasons, which change and pass, the Word of God is constant. Just as Jesus never changes, His Word never changes.

John 1:14 tells us:

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

We can tell the difference in seasons by the climate, but the Word of God is not like that. It remains the same—no shadow, no turning. Though we go through seasons and phases in life, God’s Word is our unchanging anchor.

THE WORD OF GOD IS FOREVER.

These attributes—alive, abiding, eternal—are exactly what mankind needs. Since the fall in the Garden of Eden, humanity has been on a journey toward eternity. God knew we would need His Word to endure forever. That’s what Isaiah declared, and Peter reaffirmed, helping us understand what God has provided in salvation.

📖 “Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.”

The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus—He came to rescue us from the ruin of sin and offer us new life.

From Pastor Todd

Well, here we are in October—and as summer gives way to fall, many things come to mind.

🍃 In one sense, the freshness of the cool air reminds me of how trusting in the Word of God brings a similar freshness to our soul and spirit.

Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands (endures) forever.”

The Apostle Peter echoes this in his epistle: 1 Peter 1:23–25

“Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because

‘All flesh is as grass,

And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.

The grass withers,

And its flower falls away,

But the word of the LORD endures forever.’

Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.”

🌱 Born Again

What a wonderful truth. We first encounter this in John 3, where Jesus speaks with Nicodemus at night. He explains the new birth—how we can be transformed into new creatures, made fit for Heaven and the Kingdom of God.

🌾 The Word of God (Incorruptible Seed)

Here are three powerful truths about the Word of God:

THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE.

THE WORD OF GOD ABIDES.

That means it remains. Unlike the seasons, which change and pass, the Word of God is constant. Just as Jesus never changes, His Word never changes.

John 1:14 tells us:

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

We can tell the difference in seasons by the climate, but the Word of God is not like that. It remains the same—no shadow, no turning. Though we go through seasons and phases in life, God’s Word is our unchanging anchor.

THE WORD OF GOD IS FOREVER.

📖 “Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.”

The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus—He came to rescue us from the ruin of sin and offer us new life.

So as we enter into autumn…

🍁 Remember to fall in love with Jesus.

He never leaves.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Todd Lint