Are We Light In A Time Of Darkness?

I am watching the news and the think I notice the most is, in all the graphics, as the virus that has the world on edge infiltrates a county or area, the light background goes dark, usually a blood red. The bar graphs are similar in choice of colouring but there is another item of note, the recovery rates on most bar graphs I have seen is a brilliant blue. As the world begins to wrestle with the darkness of disease and despair, there is hope, a light on the other side of the conflict. We have shut down all events in the church to minimize the chance of spreading the virus. I was rather worried about not gathering with the faith family in the church but then I remembered that we believe the church is the family of faith and not the building. We have strong relationships and have built the foundation of our gathering on personal relationship rather than on bricks and mortar. The building is temporary but the relationship we have with each other and with our Lord and Saviour is eternal. The virus eventually will be eliminated and the light will prevail, focus on the Light.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

Do not let the fact that your church has to close to help others, rather take joy knowing that there are other alternatives available to you and your faith family to pour into the lives of those in your community. We are a family of our Father in Heaven. To build relationship, we must learn to communicate and in order to do that, we need to commit to prayer. Family of faith, take time often each day to pray for family, friends and our nations. Pray for your leaders whether you voted for them or not. Don’t hold back, pray often and with all your being. Be the light of the community especially in times when the darkness starts to invade. Daniel prayed with his doors wide open which was very dangerous because others were able to see him defy the orders of the king. In the end, however, the light of the Lord shone through and many saw the love in that relationship. Let the light shine out, be His representative in these times of need.

We invite you to join us online Sunday @ 10:30 MST on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/ ) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Hope to see you Sunday online.

Blessings
Pastor Todd

ps we can still be reached at mainavefellowship@gmail.com or via phone at 403-638-4055.