April 26, 2024
Message from Pastor Jean

 

Scripture: I Peter 1:18-19

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold

That you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you

From your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without

Blemish or defect.

 

Word of Not Much Wisdom

An exercise bike has many uses: in the bedroom - a coat and hat hanger, in the office – a bookshelf, in the basement – a dust catcher, a guilt prompter – a reminder of our promise to lose ten pounds, and on rarer occasions – an instrument of exercise. So, you can imagine my surprise when, driving down the street, I saw an exercise bike in the middle of a flower bed being used as a yard ornament!  What an ingenious idea! The bike has become a trellis for ivy, a landing spot for birds and butterflies, a target for a dog’s lifted leg, and of course, a center piece for flowers. I couldn’t see if they had removed the pedals, but it is a flower garden, so it will have new petals all summer. No more guilt for not exercising, the bike has become an ornament, an object of conversation.

In part, I think that is what the scripture is about. For so many people, faith and the opportunity to live in a loving, life-giving relationship with God through Jesus Christ, has become a bit of a joke. The purpose and hope of faith has become a political slogan, an excuse to have a holiday, an ornament of times gone by- promises not kept. Christ continues to be there for us, offering us love and joy – through His commitment to us. And that my friend, you can hang your hat on.

See you in Church

Pastor Jean