Pastor Bill Hayden
How many times of the day do you ask or wonder…. What time is it?
We are living in very challenging times, to say the least. All around us the world is looking for the well-known paths and…. the way life was before it became so toxic to live in.
Few things appear in this world to be reliable and respectful, which we have grown accustomed to. For the most part, we expected our leaders to be truthful and live before us with moral integrity. We respected them when they admitted their mistakes and promised to rectify it because no one is perfect. Now, we live in a climate called Cancel Culture with people who act as judge and jury when they disagree with you. They will work to destroy your life!
There are people who aren’t guaranteed their next meal or paycheck and others who live with no regards of accountability to God or to their fellowman. In all fairness, we aren’t even guaranteed our next heartbeat. Even when we feel secure, the spirit of fear attempts to grip our hearts. We are incredibly fragile and I know that I’m completely dependent on the Lord for every breath. The reality is that none of us are secure in this world except in Christ…. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10 ESV)
Maybe you’re single after many years of marriage and wondering if you’ll ever remarry or not. Your life may even be so uncertain that you don’t know what the next day will hold. When you look at your condition and the world, it is important for you and all who believe in Christ to meditate on the bedrock of God’s Word.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (Psalms 23 ESV)
Celebrate with us at the Villages Community Chapel in Cribari Auditorium, every Sunday at 10 a.m. to be encouraged over the Word of Life, 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 embrace. You can view our worship services on YouTube at Villages Community Chapel San Jose, CA.