What Has Changed?

Last night, Canada watched eagerly as the results from our Federal election started to pour in. I am not sure if anyone was completely satisfied with the outcome as there are so many who were looking for an all or nothing situation. One thing that is for certain, effective at the time of closing of the last polling station, there will be changes. When you throw a rock into a calm pool, that pool is forever changed even though it is not completely apparent. All things in our world are in a constant state of change and movement but many of the changes cannot be seen with the naked eye or they happen so slowly that we do not see the changes until there is a substantial movement. Last night one party retained the privilege to govern our nation, another was tasked with the responsibility to keep that party responsible to the people of this nation. Three other parties maintained a presence in the nation’s capital and, in the end, the political landscape looked similar but different at the same time. One of the biggest changes, in my opinion, was the fact that the governing party does not have a clear majority and thus must adjust its outlook and vision thus changing the way they will lead going forward. As the rock creates a disturbance in the water, the ripples move outwards and affect the surrounding environment. So, what has changed? The outlook of our nation has changed. What has not changed? This morning, the sun rose in the east, there was enough oxygen in the air for us to survive and my God in Heaven still reigns.

I have been watching the posts on social media and there are people out there losing their minds because of what happened. Screams of outrage, finger-pointing and thoughts of separation plague the pages of so many posts. When we place our faith in people, we soon find that the fallibility of humans lends itself to disappointment but there is One whom we can turn to for perfection in stability.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Rev. 1:8

 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Rev 22:12-13

God has not changed and neither has His message. He is the King of all kings and the Ruler of Heaven and earth. In God’s image we were created and in the promise of God we will live for all eternity in peace and joy. While many on earth look for the kinks in this theory, consider this; will you ever be satisfied with any answer that is given? If Christ, Himself, came forth into your path and proved to you that He is the Son of God, would you be satisfied or would you still demand a re-count? Would things change for you? Would you or could you believe that His plan for your life is one to see you living the perfect life in Glory with Him? If you cannot accept this then nothing will change and you can continue on status quo but if you choose to embrace His gift to you, then everything is about to change not for a time as this but for all eternity.

Pray for your government, your leaders and, now that we are coming into the month of November, pray for your military, police officers, fire fighters and health care providers. Pray for those who protect you daily and those who gave up their lives in the past so you can enjoy your future. This week we welcome Chaplain Tim Kirby of the Royal Canadian Legion Sundre. We invite you to join us if you can at 10:30 MST on Sunday or watch live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/ ) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd