What's The Difference?

Now before I get started, let me state this first. Jamaica is a wonderful place and is filled with beautiful people. With that said, there are marked differences in living conditions throughout the region. Last week I confessed I was a bit wary of a few people on the beach and avoided chatting with some them because of perceptions (see last week’s blog for explanation).

This week, I want to address something else that came to mind as we were leaving to come home. There was a definite line between the haves and the have nots who were on the other side of the wall. These have/have not lines are blurred in many parts of North America because there are so many that appear to have it all but they will be paying for it until they die. In Jamaica, the tin roof, corrugated shacks just outside the resorts are filled with families not able to afford the concrete homes. There is a definitely a line there but what I did notice was this; they were still families, many with the cross of Christ over the entrance to their home.

What is the difference between the two sides in our society? Money and means? Well, let me ask this, what is the difference between us all in God’s eyes? Absolutely nothing! He does not base our standing with Him by our money and riches.  God looks upon us all as His children. There is no separation by race, status or finances in God's eyes. His focus is on the heart.

Years ago, people could buy their seats in the church so they could be seen as holier than everyone else because of their financial status. There are still preachers out there who claim that if you believe enough, all your financial dreams will come true but the truth is, if you truly believe with all your heart and soul in the riches of God, He will provide. God provides a future filled with love and grace which is not measured in the trinkets of man but rather in the joy of our salvation through Christ.

Does God see a difference between prince of pauper? God sees the heart and not the gold. This Sunday we explore the richness of God and celebrate the oneness of His creation. 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