REAL FAITH FOR REAL LIFE

 There is a silly story about a man who went to his doctor complaining about terrible neck pains, throbbing headaches and recurring dizzy spells. The doctor examined him and said, “I’m afraid I have some bad news for you. You have only six months to live.” The doomed man decided he would spend his remaining time on earth enjoying himself. He quit his job, bought a sports car, and a closet full of new suits and shoes.  Then he went to get himself a dozen tailored shirts. He went to the finest shirt shop he could find. The tailor measured him and wrote down, “size l6 neck.” “Wait a moment,” the man interrupted. “I always wear a size l4 neck, and that is what I want.”  “I’d be glad to do it for you, sir,” the tailor replied. “However, if you wear a size l4 neck I can guarantee you that you’re going to have terrible neck pains, throbbing headaches and recurring dizzy spells.”

 The tailor had unknowingly unmasked this man’s real problem. Real problems, real life challenges, require real solutions.  At times they may be not the one’s we expected.  Yet, they are the needed answers. This is what Redeemer’s ministry includes.  There are answers to our life challenges.  The answers are faith based and faith focused.  The Christian faith looks to Jesus Christ and the Word of God for the deeper answers. 

 “Do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.

For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Heavenly Father knows you need them.  But seek first his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.”  Luke 12:29-31

 You are welcome at Redeemer.  Come, join the journey of seeking, discerning and acting.  Come, join the life-long process of growing in God's blessings, and of being a blessing.  In God ordained ways, insights and assurances. 

Pastor Dean