03/25/2016
This is Holy Week. As a radio announcer proclaimed, the most important holiday to humankind! I tend to agree with him. This is the time we celebrate our risen Savior. A time we celebrate hope and we celebrate our faith because of the promised return.
As some of you may or may not know, St. Matthew has dealt with some strong challenges over the years, but through it all we trusted Jesus. Jesus words helps us to prepare in difficult times, such as the scripture John 10:10," The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy. I come that they may have life and have it abundantly." So we know not to doubt His word. Stand steadfast in HIs word because God's word does not return void.
When it seems all is lost, God has a way to restore His children. Look at Joel 2:25-26; I will restore to you years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer and the cutter, my great army which I sent among you, "You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord your God who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame.
Blessed be the name of the Lord, Forever!
Enjoy this Easter.