Journey Of Life Lutheran Church

In the Hobbit (and in Lord of the Rings) we see ancient songs of prophecy fulfilled in part not because of might or wisdom but because of simple hobbits who love strongly and try to do the right thing. The hobbits provide an excellent illustration of three truths of biblical prophecy: 1. God is making his word and promises come true. God speaks of the future he willfully brings about (Isaiah 55L:10-11) 2. Prophecy involves people. We are actors, not spectators. God fulfills prophecy through obedient people. (Genesis 12:1-4) 3. Your role is to be the person God calls you to be wherever you find yourself. God has told us that as well as the ultimate fulfillment at the end of time, the kingdom of God is in our midst (Luke 17:21). But like the gift of the promised land to the Israelites, we have to have the faith to take the gift that God is giving us, the gift of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Taking the gift of the kingdom of God requires the faith to love others in the way God