But if thou will seek the Lord thy God, Thou shalt find Him!   Deut. 4:29

Summit’s theme for 2021 will be “Seeking the Lord.”  Coming out of a year like this year (2020) has been trying on all of us.  Our theme this year of Fixing our Eyes on Jesus was a great theme to get us through this pandemic.  It has been easy to get discouraged because we cannot worship as a body like we want, singing and small group Bible study, and lack of fellowship on a normal Sunday.  But let’s not lose focus on why we worship, to honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Let’s finish strong, let us not lose focus! Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

1 Chron 28:9, David tells his son Solomon if you seek God, you will find Him.  What great advice from a father to his son.  What encouraging words are we leaving for our children?  Are you still studying the Bible and teaching your children? Are you setting examples of seeking and following the Lord?

2 Chron 31:21 tells us if we seek God with all of our heart, we will prosper.  With the pandemic I believe it has slowed down our ability to serve, but the last couple weeks have shown us that Summit still steps up to meet needs when they arise. We have a full pantry, and several families will have a good Christmas with toys and warm clothes thanks to your generosity.  In seeking God, we find that in giving we prosper.  It is more blessed to give than receive. Acts 20:35

Brothers and Sisters, Keeping our eyes on Jesus in 2020 has given us focus through a pandemic.  Let us use 2021 as a year to really seek God through His word and prayer. Let us seek His will in our lives and in our church.  Because I believe with all of my heart that:

 God is a rewarder of those who diligently “SEEK HIM.” Heb 11:6

Have a Merry Christmas and may the new year be blessed as we seek and serve the Lord together.