Reaching out from Grand Lake Community Chapel
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Greetings in Christ!
He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!! Our journey from Easter to Pentecost continues, and so the traditional greeting of the season remains fully in force! On this breezy Up North day, let us rejoice and be glad in the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice that the damaging winds of last week are considerably calmer today, and let us be glad that the forecast is free from any hint of snow! Maybe, just maybe, it’s safe to put away the snow shovels and window scrapers – but don’t put them too far into the back of the garage!
While it may seem as if the winds of Pentecost have arrived a few weeks ahead of time, rest assured that there’s still plenty of time to cement our relationship with the Risen Lord before the Holy Spirit arrives, which is the core reason that the Season of Easter is 50 days long. Each Sunday, we’re presented with a passage from the Acts of the Apostles that recounts the incredible works done by our ancestors in faith, and are reminded each week that the apostles did nothing on their own; they performed the miraculous works through their reliance and trust in Christ Jesus, which is a pretty big hint that we are able to do some pretty awesome things if we rely on and trust in Christ Jesus as well! We’ve said it many times before, but it bears repeating on this windy day; miracles happen every day, and every day ordinary believers are part of those miracles. Every day, believers in the medical professions use their skills and gifts to relieve pain, cure illnesses, and save lives. Every day, believers in all manner of uniforms serve and protect their fellows, preventing harm and providing immediate relief. Every day, believers find ways to support those in need through action, donations, and prayer. Don’t think these are miraculous acts? Think again; any time any person shifts their attention away from themselves and onto another, sacrificing their time, talent, and treasure to make a positive difference in the life of another, a small miracle has taken place. Everyone reading this note has the potential to be a miracle worker, because we believe in a higher power than ourselves. Thanks be to God for all the miracles that will be performed today!
Blessings to you!
Karen and Greg
Home: (989) 474-9116, Cell: (734) 502-5969
revgregrc@yahoo.com / revgreggl@yahoo.com
revkarenrc@yahoo.com / revkarengl@yahoo.com
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23
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