Answering Bible Questions with Bible Answers

Question: How can God love me even after everything I’ve done?
Answer: According to the Bible God loves us in spite of our sins. Romans 5:8 says, “But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” The word “commendeth” simply means “showed” or “proved”. So, we know that God loved us even before we could become a Christian and do right. That’s why Jesus died on the cross so that all our sins could be forgiven and so that after we believe in Him we can become the children of God. John 1:12.

Why does God want us to be saved from sin and become His children? Because He loves us. John 3:16. Now, I don’t want to confuse anyone, God has never and will never accept or condone sin of any kind, the Bible tells us that God hates wickedness. Psalm 11:5. God hates sin but He loves the sinner, and He desires that the sinner would repent of their sin and ask Him to forgive them. Romans 10:9-10. Many people are kept from going to God because they think they’ve done too many bad things and God can’t forgive them. This is simply not true, but is a lie the devil uses to keep people from God and the truth. I want to assure you, based on God’s Word, the Bible, the only sin God will not forgive is the sin of unbelief. If someone chooses to reject God and His Son Jesus Christ, they won’t be forgiven. John 3:18-19. Every other sin God can forgive.  So, don’t believe the lies of the devil. The truth is, no matter what you’ve done in your past, if you come to Jesus and confess Him as Lord and Saviour, and call on Him to forgive you of your sins, He will. Romans 10:13. God loves you very much, so don’t let anything or anyone keep you away from Him and His great love for you. Romans 8:38-39. Psalm 36:7.

Devine 1st United Methodist Church started Lenten and delivered Valentine goodies

Devine First United Methodist Church offered Drive-Thru Ashes to the community for Ash Wednesday last week for the first time. It was a blessing to serve 42 people and be able to pray with some of them. Thank you to Melissa at Party Rentals Etc. for allowing us to use her parking lot.

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Vendors and Parade floats… it’s time to sign up for 2024 Natalia Bluebonnet Festival

The 2024 Natalia Bluebonnet Festival this year has been moved to the first weekend in April to coincide with area eclipse events. The dates for the entire event are April 6-8, 2024.
Come out and enjoy this year’s festival! We will have a Car Meet up at the festival. If you have an Antique, Classic or unique car and you want to show it off to the community head on over to Natalia April 6th. The meet up will start gathering at 1 p.m. on the festival grounds. Parking for the Meet up is in the grassy area closest to La Pasadita Restaurant. Car lovers in our…

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Holy Bible John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Christmas Gift Assembly & Wrapping Services

We have added more dates! As we approach the Christmas season, Devine First United Methodist Church will be offering Christmas gift assembly and gift wrapping to the community. You may leave your gift(s) with us or ask for same-day service. We will be available on the following days and times for you to drop off youra gift(s). 

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Spreading the Light of Christ

Devine First UMC was busy this past weekend! We hosted our first Breakfast with Baby Jesus event for the community on Saturday. Kids of all ages were welcomed in to enjoy breakfast with Baby Jesus. Children were invited to step into the nativity scene to take a picture with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. They also were able to create holiday crafts and decorate Christmas cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

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