Things On Earth Are Tools For Living

I have said on numerous occasions that the things of earth are designed for living life. They are a resource for people to utilize while they are on earth to make their lives a bit easier. Go back forty years and I was taking a typing course because there were girls in the course and today I can type at close to ninety words a minute on the computer because I not only use it every day but I took a foundational course on typing so that I could be proficient when the time came to spend hours in front of a keyboard. As time went along, the tools of the world expanded to include computers which has now become an indispensable part of everyday life but it is not the be all and end all of life. It is a tool yet doctors are now saying that the abuse of the computer, the internet and social media is creating problems in our culture. When the tools of life are elevated to idol status, this is the time to worry.

It is written “Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil that they can carry in their hands.” Eccl 5:15 NIV. This is not to say that we need to give up those things that make life easier but rather it says that we should not get too attached to them because there is nothing of this earth that will go with us to the grave. Do not allow the things that make life on earth easier become the gods over your time and life but rather look to that which is going to be with us forever. My God is a relational Creator. He made mankind in His image and eagerly awaits our arrival in Glory but until that day, Spirit walks with us and loves us while we live our time here. God also wants us to realize that relationship is the most important aspect of life. Love God with absolutely every ounce of your being and love those around you without reserve. This is the message from the Prince of Peace, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With that in mind, consider the things of life. Is the relationship a one way street? Will there be fancy cars and expensive diamonds in Glory; doubtful. Will there be peace, love and absolute joy in Heaven? For sure!!

 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.  ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Rev 21:3-4 NIV

Seek that which is most important and consider the rest simply as tools for a time such as this. This Sunday, we welcome Rev. Bob Hillock and look forward to his message of joy in Christ. 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