Peace

Can there be peace in our day? This is a universal question with a plethora of answers. There is a constant in the responses and a caveat; yes there can be peace but it has to look like this. As many people who define what peace looks like is the differences in how it will be perceived and accepted.

I like to finish a meal at a Chinese food restaurant with a bowl of Jello. It is the perfect way to end the meal and fills those last few gaps left in the old stomach. The other day, I was told the best way to end off the meal was with those cream stuffed pastries to which I was completely opposed. The conversation turned into an argument, which then turned into a rather unpleasant departure (this was only an illustration). One person’s peace may not be another person’s idea of peace but instead of seeing past the personal preferences, many choose to force their own will and the battle is on.

There are those who do not believe in the birth of the Messiah over two thousand years ago. They find their peace in a different way. My question is this; do we prepare the ground for the planting by creating a bad environment for the seed? If there is a peace, then share in that peace. The peace of God comes in a variety of vessels but the primary message is clear; God came for all mankind so that we may know the Perfect Peace. Love our neighbour as yourself, love completely and without prejudice. Christ came for the princes and the paupers and He loves all equally and perfectly. This is the message of God.

This Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, we look at how we can all be the Light of the Season to all those around us. Services start at 10:30 MST and can seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or viewed afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings

Pastor Todd