September

In many respects September is the starting point for our year, not January. This is the time when kids go back to school, when vacation time ends, and there is a return to a somewhat normal schedule. It is a time of new beginnings, second chances, fresh starts. There is the anticipation of learning and discovering new things, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. There is also a hope and promise that things can be different this year if last year didn’t go as well as hoped. In a lot of ways, this sounds like the Christian life, except our new starts are every morning! Each day begins with the hope and promise that God is God, that He has not abandoned or forsaken us — He is still on His throne, ruling over all (Lamentations 3:22-23; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5 and Psalm 118:6). Each day begins with us still adopted as His children with all the privileges and rights of an heir (Romans 8:17; Galatians 4:1-7)! We are invited each day to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8). We get to participate with Him in caring for the world He created. It is a wonderful adventure, and one that does not grow old.

I encourage each of you to invite others to come along in this adventure, and this season is a perfect time to do just that. Strike up a conversation with a neighbour or stranger, invite people over for a BBQ while the weather is still nice, say hi to people on the playground. Spread joy, peace and love, and share with other brothers and sisters in Christ the adventure that you’re having.

Pastor Mike