Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

In the verses we heard from Romans today, Paul doesn't just sound like a sinner, but an addict. He knows what he should do. He knows that what he is doing is wrong, BUT. But. Such a little word that is oh, so big. BUT... Paul's story is your story. I don't know what Paul's addiction was. But you do. And I know my own. What you want so much, that it displaces God in your heart and life. And so it's an idel. And it can be exhausting. So, Come to me, Jesus says, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. So when you are baptized, Jesus' story becomes your story -- you become a son of God, receive His Spirit, and die and rise with Him.