I recently have been seeing a great deal of television advertisement from the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) – most of them are the same, a everyday person, speaking about their life, contributions to society, family life, and simply saying at the end . . . “and I am a Mormon.”  They don’t focus much of their teachings or belief, just increasing their social character.

This started my thinking, what would we say about our beloved Lutheran Church?  What would be our message?  Would it be a simple statement that makes Lutherans seem more marketable or would it be a statement of faith?  I would favor for the latter – I am a sinner, who sins daily, and who needs forgiveness.  I have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus; by His Death and Resurrection, I have forgiveness, life, and salvation, and I am a Lutheran. 

It is not about our station in life.  It is not about our worth or value.  It is not about what we have done or can do.  It is about Jesus!

As Lutheran Women in Mission, it is the joy of sharing Jesus in a variety of ways, but it always starts with people needing Jesus.  People needing to hear about the Love of God that comes through the Cross and Empty Tomb.  Do you know the common denominator?  We are all sinners in need of the forgiveness that flows from above – this is the Work of our God, who loves us and sends us His Son to redeem and save.

Let us be proud to be Lutheran, to know the Lord and Savior Jesus, our Messiah and Redeemer – to know and have the assurance and the confidence that comes with having a God who redeems the lost, and takes us out of darkness and places us in His Marvelous Light, the Light of the World, Jesus.