In The Depths Of The Darkness

I came back from holidays this past Sunday and was looking forward to jumping right back into the fray , to start moving forward in His plan for my life, for our lives. On my desk to greet me was a flashlight, some chocolate and a scripture message.

“Let your light shine before your family and men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven!” Matt 5:16

It took a mere ten days for Natalie and I to cast off the burdens of our daily responsibilities and find a newness in the joys of what God provides for us daily. The beauty that surrounds us is always there for the taking but it can be dulled or even blotted out when the Light of the world is hidden by the veil of busyness and distractions. We did not attend one single church service while we were in Ireland but we did take in the wonder of His creation and gave thanks for the beauty He provided. There was something else that came with that peace and serenity; there was a feeling of calm and joy.

Truth be told, this was not an immediate action but rather a process. There were times when my feet were sore from all the walking, my back hurt from navigating the many hills or I just got tired and I began to sink into that place of darkness. Just about that time, we took a rest, sat down for a tea and scones or just relaxed and watched the world rush onwards. There are times when God says, “take a break, rest and let me renew you”. Modern culture says, “power through it and get ‘er done” but I say when the challenges of life start to dim your light, take time out for Jesus and let Him renew your spirit, your strength and your mind so that you can shine brightly. The slide into the depths of doom and darkness does not need to be an eternal ride, take time out to renew and be healed. The great tempter likes to keep our eyes on earthly prizes so that we cannot see the heavenly rewards that await those who lean on the Lord for their strength.

This Sunday, we will be back live on Facebook live as the computer issue has been rectified. We invite you to join us if you can at 10:30 MST on Sunday or you can watch us live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd