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God’s love changes us, as we love like Jesus
“For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.”—Ezra 7:10
When I give an invitation for people to come to Christ, I often say “Put up your flag for Jesus!” In our verse, the literal meaning of Ezra “setting his heart” to study the law of the Lord is that he stood his heart in a vertical position, much like that of a flagpole. The truth is we all have a life flagpole flying a banner that defines us, that lets everyone know what we’re all about.
What can people tell you about your flag? Your favorite sports team? Your business? Your country? Your bucket list? Would anyone see that you belong to Jesus? If not, put up your flag for Him today. We all need to make sure our flags for Jesus are waving briskly so others will see that our lives are about Christ and the work of His Kingdom.
– Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Parsons, May 9, 2026 Devotional Email
Join us in the Sanctuary this Summer for Worship!
Through our service to one another, we grow in community and strengthen the place where we call home.
We strive to be changed by God so that we love like Jesus.
In order to preserve the ministry values and integrity of Washington First Methodist Church’s mission, we put importance on the scripture in what we believe and how we acknowledge God’s Word in everything we do.
