From the Pastor's Desk

I hope youve had a blessed and productive week and are looking forward to the Sabbath rest.

Not too long ago, I observed a very interesting object lesson, it went as follows. A university professor wanted to demonstrate to his students that that we all make priorities about certain things in life. On display, he had a jar, some big rocks, some small rocks, and some sand.  The professor allowed the jar to represent our life span and the time we are given on earth. He reiterated the fact that each person has a certain period of time in life and what we do with that time shows our priorities in life. The concept of the object lesson was that whatever takes up most of our time should comprise our greatest priorities. The big rocks, the professor said, should represent things like work, family, and God. The smaller rocks could represent things like hobbies, exercise, entertainment, reading, etc. So, instead of putting the big rocks into the jar first, the professor started pouring small rocks into the jar, so much so that when it came time to place the big rocks, there wasnt enough room for them all. The professors point was that often we are tempted to prioritize those things which we know are not of most importance and end up not having time to be faithful to the bigger things in life (big rocks). If we crowd our lives with too many small rocks in our lives, we leave little or no room for the things that matter the most, Family, God, Church, Gods Word, and Prayer.

Therefore friends, what do you prioritize? What are you most devoted to in life? If someone were to ask you what is of most value to you, how would you answer them? Big rocks or little rocks? The Gospels warn us that, for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. In the book of Acts, the Word says to us that the early Christians devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, and to the breaking of bread and prayers.

The early Church was devoted to the hearing of the Word of God, engaging in intentional relationships, prayer and meeting the needs of those in their communities. These priorities should still brand the lives of all Christians today. So, church family, what are your big rocks? What are your small rocks? And which ones are you putting into the jar first?

May God lead and direct us as we journey with Him day by day.