Pastor Bill Hayden
Since the beginning of time, there has been an order to everything in life. There are certain things that need to be separated in the process for the desired results. Who bakes a cake that requires eggs and includes the shells in the batter? The cake is put in the oven at the correct temperature for the right amount of time and then the aroma fills the room. When fully baked, you take it out to cool and drizzle a little sweet glaze on the top and sides. You take a slice and you bite into eggshells! That one mistake ruined a great looking, smelling and tasty cake.
Nothing happens by chance, which is sometimes difficult for us to understand and accept. During the spring, Gloria and I observed six geese with their young, about 40 goslings in all, crossing the lawn in search of water to drink. The lawn had recently been watered and there was water draining down the side of the curb which they drank from. They all followed the lead goose as he drank from the curb and only moved forward in procession after he moved.
When I entered the military, they made it very clear that your life was taking on a different order… country, family and God. This was not the order that I was instructed to follow as a young Christian; it was just the opposite. As a young rebel, I didn’t follow that instruction of putting God first. When things didn’t go my way, I even formed the attitude that God didn’t exist.
We can easily become frustrated when we look for something that isn’t in its’ proper order or place. A wife places her pots and pans in a certain order in the cabinets, just like a mechanic who organizes his tools for easy access. When they are out of order, frustration can set in, affecting our behavior and we may say or do something to vent our annoyance.
Just think how easy most things in life could be if we learned and practiced putting things in their proper order and place. So, let’s start today and experience the contentment in bringing order into our lives. Matthew 6:33 NKJV “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
If you are in need of friendship, you can find it in our Chapel. Please join us at the Villages Community Chapel in Cribari Auditorium, every Sunday at 10a.m. to be encouraged over the Word and enjoy a cup of coffee and cookies with friends. The chapel is a place for needs to be met, faith to be affirmed and new friends to enjoy.
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