Something to think about

“Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

Pastor's Corner

for Sunday 9th October
“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) This scripture says so much, it raises the question, is my life reflective of the city on a hill mentioned above? When our relationship with Jesus is the foundation of our lives it should be recognizable on the inside and out. We can feel the difference in us and others will take notice as well. Relationship with Christ doesn’t mean we will live without struggle. When we share our struggles with others and tell them how we applied the love of Jesus to this area of our lives, and had victory, they will see some of the “light” mentioned in the above scripture. Professing to be a Christian and living a defeated life is putting a bowl over our lamps. Being a Christian does not mean we have to always be happy and that life will always be a bowl of cherries. It does mean we have ultimate victory and hope abounding. Our lives can be the lighthouse that brings in the ship that’s been out to sea in a hurricane. Our faith can be the beacon that illuminates just enough to pull someone from the darkness whose soul is tired and needs rest. People are hurting out there and they are lost. I encourage you to let your lights shine and help someone find their way home to Jesus. Jake Thomas