Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, October 1st, 2023

Our Lord gave the example of someone who took the liberty of sitting in a seat of great honour but was embarrassed when they were told to move to a different seat.   Our Lord explained:  "Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted." (St Luke 14:11)   Now as with all things we always have to be careful that we are doing things the way that God would have us do.  I state this because we are humans and, as such, we usually want to have things done our way.  Secondly, the ways of the world are very appealing and it is easy for us human beings to fall into the ways of the world and doing things the "world's way," so to speak.  We are reminded elsewhere in Scripture to "turn the other cheek."  Even when we do that, so often, in the eyes of the world that is taken as a form of weakness.   But for the devout, committed Christian, we are called to do the will of God here in the world.  This takes patience, endurance, and a surety that we are doing what God would have us do.  Even when we do the right thing, we will often be mocked or questioned.   When Our Lord stated that those of us who humble ourselves will be exalted, He was referring to our exaltation when we get to Heaven to spend eternity with Our Heavenly Father.  Let us not get so fixated on the riches and glory of this world, because the riches and glory of this world are passing away and will pass away.  So many people judge their success by the standards of the world.  We Christians are called to judge our success by whether or not we have served God faithfully.  Riches will come, riches will fade away.  Health will be with us and sickness will come as well.  We will enjoy times of ease and will also endure times of misery.  But whether we are rich or poor; whether we are healthy or sick; the one constant through all these "ups" and "downs" in life will be our relationship with God.  Serve God faithfully.  Have a relationship with Him.  Grow each and every day in your faithfulness to God and always remain faithful to Him. 

 St. Margaret Church worships every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM at the Chapel at Marquette Manor, which is located at 8140 N. Township Line Road on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.

NOTE:  Keep in mind that we must enter in the main entrance of the lobby and sign in before we go to the chapel.  

Please Join us as we gather together as God's family to:  hear the Word of God; listen as God speaks to each one of us in our hearts; worship God in song and in word; listen to the King James Bible and the 1928 Book of Common Prayer; and, finally, receive Our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion so that we can be nourished for the journey we call life.  Take one hour out of your busy schedule to worship God, to honour God, to acknowledge the need for God in your life.