Glass Half Full

I sent a note into my MP suggesting that they adopt the practices of the local provincial opposition. They have decided to refrain from heckling during the question period and listen to the member across the floor from them. It adds not only a sense of professionalism and courtesy but also lends to an air of respect within the halls of government. I watch our leaders in the federal house and am ashamed for them. It is so easy to lean towards the negative side and holler out like a spoiled child on a playground who is not getting their own way.

The Pharisee followed Christ around throughout His ministry and tried to drown Him out, make a mockery of Him or even catch Him in hypocrisy yet Christ maintained a calmness that I am not sure I would have been able to match. Christ proved that the way of peace and understanding can always defeat the deceit and maligning but it does take a little longer. The decent into anger and argument is so easy, it only takes a couple words or deeds and the dance begins. Christ showed us a better way. Peter, filled with a sense of anger and protectiveness lunged at a member of the arresting party in the Garden of Gethsemane and lopped off his ear. Instead of using this as a catalyst to attack back in anger, Christ calmed the situation and restored the ear of the high priest’s servant Malchus.

“Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Matt 26:52 NIV

Life is too short to be watching one’s back at every turn. Live a life filled with the joy and peace of the Holy Spirit and find ways to give others a bit of happiness every day.

This Sunday, we will celebrate another year of ministry with our Annual General Meeting. There is a slight bit of business to attend to but it will be mostly a time of worship and praise. Services start at 10:30 MST and can be seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or viewed afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd