Tag: hope

  • How Then? Living in a divided nation.

    The results are in, and our Federal election is over, except for  the final tally. The results show a deep divide in our nation with two differing world views. Some are celebrating and others are mourning the results.

    The votes have been cast, and we all must live with the results. It was the nastiest election I have seen in Canada, with great anger on both sides of the political spectrum.

    How do we move forward? How then shall we live?

    We start by remembering that God is in control of all things. He is still on the throne, whether you love or hate the results. Our situation has changed (for the better or worse, depending on your perspective), but God has not.

    We stand for Christ.

    We are His ambassadors.

    From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer.Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 ESV

    We strive to live in peace.

    If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all Romans 12:18 ESV

    We pray for our leaders, even the ones we disagree with.

    First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV

    Our nation is divided, and many are frightened and angry. Those of us who know Jesus can hold fast.

    We live so that the world sees the light of Jesus. Let’s use this opportunity to show the world the truth.

    Be blessed

    Hallelu Yah / Praise God 

    Kevin

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  • An Impossible Task

    The Easter season is over for another year. In Jesus’ day, it was  still a time of intense instruction for the original disciples. They would spend their next few weeks being tutored and instructed by Jesus, and He would appear to many people, confirming his death and resurrection.

    It would all come to a head when Jesus gathered His disciples on a mountaintop and gave them the Great Commission to evangelize the world. 

    Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20 ESV

    It was a seemingly impossible task. How could a few followers who just weeks before had been hiding for their lives take such a message to an entire world? Of course, they couldn’t, although they got well into Europe, Asia, and Africa, most giving up their lives in the process.

    It was an ongoing commission taken up by every successive generation of believers, and continues today. Every believer has been tasked with sharing the gospel and making disciples. You and I are included in this group of “every believer.”

    Not all of us are evangelists or pastors, but we all have a story, a “testimony” of how Jesus changed our lives. Each of us has been given a unique circle of influence to reach.

    We don’t all have to travel to strange and foreign lands to be “missionaries.”  There are plenty of people around us who don’t yet know Him. We can serve from wherever we are.

    Do you remember your joy at discovering Jesus? You can help bring that joy to others.

    We can share our stories, pray, and love the people in our circle. It can be uncomfortable to do at times and may lead to some rejection, but the results and rewards are eternal.

    Are you unsure where to start or how to do it? Pray for the Lord to give you opportunities and courage and to put receptive hearts in your path. It’s impossible on our own, but He empowers us, dwells in us and goes before us.

    Our efforts don’t have to be perfect and polished. We don’t have to know everything or have the answers to every question and objection. It is the Spirit who does the work of opening hearts.

    Our job is to be faithful with the knowledge and gifts the Lord has given us. He makes the impossible task doable.

    I pray you learn to be bold for the Lord.

    Be blessed

    Hallelu Yah / Praise God 

    Kevin

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