Monday, May 20, 2019

Face the Light


May 20, 2019 Monday Message

“Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Ps. 10:1 NIV

I believe David said those words, and I believe that’s how he was feeling. But his perception of the situation was incorrect. God wasn’t hiding!

If we’re not connecting with God, there are two possible causes. First, is something in the way? Sin would be the obvious culprit, causing you to avoid God, just like Adam and Eve did when they sinned in the Garden of Eden. Turns out that God wasn’t hiding – Adam and Eve were the ones hiding! Our sin could be too much work, too much recreation, addictions, etc. – anything that sets aside the 1st commandment of keeping God first in your life.

Second, are you facing the right direction? Are you facing God, seeking light – or have you turned from it? God is right where he’s always been – he didn’t move! It is us, the humans, who from time to time turn away from the light, and then wonder why life is so dark. Duh! “Seek first the kingdom…”

Jesus said that he is the light of the world. He came to rescue mankind from eternal darkness. Hope to meet you in the light!

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship meets May 26, 2019, 10:30AM, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406. Lead Pastor Michael Pilla continues in 1st Corinthians 2.

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