Pastor Mark's October Letter

Dear Church Family,

Are you putting your problems against the backdrop of God’s mighty power and against the backdrop of God’s love for you?  Or are you feeling overwhelmed by your life-situation so that you are wondering if God is really there?

All of us need more faith in God; more confidence in the Holy Spirit, that no matter what happens, God loves us.  But every single person knows what it is like for fear to be greater than faith.

It says in the Bible, “Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat.”  Isn’t this the way it often is?  “Without  warning …”.  The sun is shining one day, then the next day there is the storm of sickness, family problems, financial difficulties …  The waves of fear and doubt can overwhelm us and make us feel like we are drowning.

Maybe you’re someone who is has it all together (?)… but I know lots of people who are barely surviving.  For those who need help, Jesus says: “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?”  It then says, “Then (Jesus) got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.”

The storms of life are inevitable, but God’s love for us is greater than any storm.  All things will work together for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28), and we have peace with God through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1).

Will more storms come?  Definitely.  But, through Jesus Christ, we are sealed in a right-relationship with God and have confidence that our sins are forgiven.  We will be with the Lord forever.  Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ (Romans 8:38-39).


Sincerely in Christ’s love,

 
Pastor Mark