A Word of Encouragement

June 5, 2026

Cabinet Mountains, Western MT - May 2018

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

After Jesus had spent some time healing and teaching the crowds and casting out evil spirits (Mark 3:7-12) Mark tells us,

He went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.
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"Those whom He Himself wanted."  I do not believe that means that there are some people that Jesus does not want! He died for everyone who would believe (John 3:16) and He said, "I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself." (John 12:32)

It was out of the group that came to Him that He appointed the twelve apostles so they would be with Him and so He could send them out to preach. (Mark 3:14) But what about the rest of us? Are we willing to 'come to Him'?

Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light.
	Matthew 11:28-30

His invitation is not just for the well-educated, the wealthy, or those without baggage - look at those He chose, a betrayer, a tax collector, and a zealot. He calls us to Himself, not because of who we are but because He loves us and has a task for us - a task He will help us accomplish - and He will always be with us. (Matthew 28:19-20)

El Channun - Gracious God - Thank You for wanting me! Help me do what You want me to do.

We give thanks to You, God, we give thanks, for Your name is near; People declare Your wondrous works.
	Psalm 75:1

Come to Him,