Life can be complex and confusing we all know that. The uncertainties we hear about our world on the news and the constant reports of a virus that continues to threaten our well being, tries to keep us in a constant state of fear and insecurity, but I want to tell you some Good News... God is still the God of the universe. God is still the Creator of the stars.
Recently I got a little Shih Tzu puppy, her name is Lily Grace. As you know if you ever had a puppy, they have to go "potty" in the middle of the night. It had been a long time since I looked up at the sky in the night, but the stars are still there just as bright and beautiful as always.
James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing." When I looked up at the night sky and saw those beautiful stars still shining, it provoked a few thoughts that I hadn't contemplated in a while: God is constant, God is huge, God is greater than any of my problems, and this huge God loves me! This is the Good News my friends. The love of God for His creation has not changed and is available to whoever would like it. He never instills fear in us, God is a good Father. Some people say that we should not call God Father because they may not have had a good experience with their earthly father which could hinder their acceptance of God, but there is not, and can not be a comparison of our heavenly Father to any earthly father on this whole earth. No earthly father that I ever knew could make those amazing stars in the night sky like the good good Father that I know did.
So when you feel overwhelmed with this old world and the complexities of life, do yourself a favor and never forget that God is a good Father, He loves us unlike any earthly Father could, and He gives good gifts to His children. God gave me the gift of Lily and the stars are still shining in the sky!
Be Encouraged,
Pastor Cheryl
Recently I got a little Shih Tzu puppy, her name is Lily Grace. As you know if you ever had a puppy, they have to go "potty" in the middle of the night. It had been a long time since I looked up at the sky in the night, but the stars are still there just as bright and beautiful as always.
James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing." When I looked up at the night sky and saw those beautiful stars still shining, it provoked a few thoughts that I hadn't contemplated in a while: God is constant, God is huge, God is greater than any of my problems, and this huge God loves me! This is the Good News my friends. The love of God for His creation has not changed and is available to whoever would like it. He never instills fear in us, God is a good Father. Some people say that we should not call God Father because they may not have had a good experience with their earthly father which could hinder their acceptance of God, but there is not, and can not be a comparison of our heavenly Father to any earthly father on this whole earth. No earthly father that I ever knew could make those amazing stars in the night sky like the good good Father that I know did.
So when you feel overwhelmed with this old world and the complexities of life, do yourself a favor and never forget that God is a good Father, He loves us unlike any earthly Father could, and He gives good gifts to His children. God gave me the gift of Lily and the stars are still shining in the sky!
Be Encouraged,
Pastor Cheryl
