Consider The Alternative

There are times when I shake my head and wonder why. I have been reading through the letter to the Romans and came to realize that the message to a nation in flux is just as relevant to our society as it was back then. In fact it seems that the actions of society has ridden a wave of chaos and peace for most of our time on this planet. Consider Sodom and Gomorrah, Nineveh, life in Babylon and the time of the Roman Empire. So many people seeking the temporary pleasures of the world at the expense of a deeper and more fulfilling lifestyle. I know this may seem like a rather testy subject but it is a trend that has been repeated for centuries and we are in the process of realizing our own Rome 2.0 and Romans has a very specific message for us all.

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Rom 1:18-20 NIV

God has made His plan available for each of us to consider but it is up to each of us what we do with His instructions. Some may choose to heed the word of God while others may go with the message of the world. God sent messengers to Sodom and the people looked to perform all sorts of evil upon them while the people of Nineveh considered the warning of the messenger and the community changed their ways. One community wiped from the face of the earth and another saved. Rome was a nation of multiple religions and a variety of moral and ethical standards that were primarily built on manmade preferences and then Paul came along and showed them the Way. He communicated that which is eternal and divine to a society that craved temporary and self-fulfilling. He came to a nation with a message from the Creator so there would be no excuses but it is mankind’s nature to find the grey.

This Sunday, we will delve into the message from God through His apostle Paul. We invite you to join us in person or online at 10:30 MST or you can watch live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd