Many years ago, my son chose to head to the east coast for
university. Natalie and I had already decided to head east but it was not to be
close to Austin but that was a nice plus. We got to see him a few times a month
but we really didn’t want to interfere in his life. It was great to be
available but it was even nicer to see him mature into a fine young gentleman.
As time went on, he met a very wonderful young lady, Sham, and his visits to us
became a bit less frequent. We watched as they both grew closer and closer and
realized we had gained a daughter. This coming week, we are privileged to watch
them exchange their vows and our family will grow a little bit more. I was
always told that family is family and when you welcome one into the family
through marriage, you welcome their family as well.
Jesus welcomed all into the family, Jews and Gentiles alike.
His message, love everyone equally and with all you are because we are all His
children and we are all related through Him. Last week, the Holy Spirit got a
hold of me and I put aside the sermon I had planned and went on a journey of
understanding in 1 John 3:11-24 where, in the 23 verse John says “And this is His
command: to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and to love
one another as He commanded us.”
I hope that I have been a good and loving father for my son.
For years I have prayed for his wellbeing and for his happiness, I have prayed
that God keep him and protect him, I have prayed that he find a special partner
to share his life with. God has given him a wonderful and very special woman
and for that I thank God. Now, it is time to say goodbye to that little boy and
welcome a new family, husband and wife.
‘For this reason a man will leave his father
and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So
they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together,
let no one separate. Matt 19:5-6 NIV
This Sunday, we welcome Rev. Glenn Reeder and look forward
to the message he has for us. Service starts 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
Pastor Todd
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