March 21st 2020

In current affairs here in Alaska, in the Nation and worldwide there is an overwhelming concern of the unknown! That concern is dominated by one word “fear”. Fear that is expressed in many different ways: panic, hatred, blame casting, negativity, hording, theft and because of the unknown repercussion’s isolation. Sometimes isolation is necessary because of health concerns, but if we are not careful it results in separation, which is contrary to God’s plan for the body of Christ.

God’s desire for us is unity, and in that unity strength through supporting and encouraging one another through prayer, fellowship and reflecting on the truth of God’s sovereign control over all things. If we loose sight of this foundation truth we are going to fail in our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ.

We need as believers in Christ to first of all find encouragement in God and His Word and secondly encourage each other with the same encouragement that we have received. Sharing encouraging words is life giving to those we come in contact with, those we share life with and those who desperately need an encouraging word.  

Let us be sure that are words of encouragement are true and Christ centered, always sharing the love of Christ and the promise of salvation in the midst of a sinful and perverse generation.

Pastor Scott