Sunday Video message for April 26, 2020:
In the midst of this global pandemic, where is Jesus? Is the God of Love silent? Absent?
Pastor Rick explores how 'selective attention' affects the way we view the world. We see and hear what we're looking for. How can people of faith retune our ears and redirect our eyes to discover God's presence in today's circumstances?
Calling upon three post-resurrection appearances where those who knew and loved Jesus did not recognize him, Pastor Blunt challenges us to refocus our attention and to look for Christ-like people and actions around us. Recalling Mary Magdalene in the Garden Tomb and the disciples on the shore of Lake Galilee, today he looks at the two men walking along the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).
Before watching this message (or after), Pastor Rick encourages you to watch this brief 90-second long video about selective attention. https://bit.ly/SelectAttentQuiz
Below links to music that reinforces the theme of this message, which may help you focus and worship God...
Select One of these two options:
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by the Living Stones Quartet (although there are 5 singers) with piano and cello. Traditional. 4:30 minutes
https://bit.ly/TurnYourEyesUponJesus
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"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Michael W. Smith, contemporary Christian artist in concert, features violin, piano with the audience singing, too. Chorus only. 3 minutes
https://bit.ly/TurnYourEyesMWSmith
Select One of these three options, which all tell the Emmaus Road story:
"I Can See" recorded by Steve Green, contemporary Christian singer, with images and art of the events. Words provided as well. Dramatic. 5:30 minutes
https://bit.ly/IcanSeeSteveGreen
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"I Can See" by Alessandra Sorace, a soprano soloist in a worship setting with piano and oboe. 6:30 minutes
https://bit.ly/IcanSeeAlessandraSorace
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"The Road to Emmaus" by the Gaither Vocal Band. More upbeat, with a country-western gospel quartet style. 5:30 minutes
https://bit.ly/RoadtoEmmausGaither
Select One of these two more prayerful options:
"My Prayer for You" by Alisa Turner. Contemporary solo singer. Lyrics include: May God give you eyes to see He’s still greater, Courage to rise and believe He’s able. May God be your peace in the fire you’re walking through. This is my prayer now. 4 minutes
https://bit.ly/MyPrayerForYouAlisaTurner
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"Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" by Michael W. Smith. Contemporary Christian singer. In concert recording with his praise band. Video has words and scenic images. 5:40 minutes.
https://bit.ly/OpenTheEyesOfMyHeartMWSmith
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