Podcasts about series: season of easter

All Souls Anglican Church

All Souls Anglican Church

All Souls Anglican Church

All Souls Anglican Church

We are all on a journey in this life. God has given us a free-will. We are given opportunities to make choices and decisions. The story in 2 Kings 2 is about the journey of Elisha as he followed the prophet Elijah. Elisha had a purpose, he had a plan and he was persistent to complete his journey. His ultimate goal was to have more of God. He asked and believed for a “double portion” of the Spirit of God. Does your journey include wanting more of God? The sermon Sunday is a reminder and a challenge that no matter where we are on this journey --- to seek and pursue more of God is always a worthy goal. On the Journey with You, Harvey

These words from Malachi are the last words of the Old Testament. In Malachi 3:13-15 many in Israel began to complain against God. Their attitude considered the worship of God to be vain and worthless. God called their attitude (Chazaq in Hebrew) which means stubborn, obstinate, and hardened words. They said in so many words, “The wicked prosper so why even bother to do good.” Then God speaks of a faithful remnant who fear (reverence and worship) Him. The prophet declares that God will finally honor those who are faithful to Him. We cannot judge the value of right action by the immediate results. Malachi then reminds us of three avenues of approach toward God: 1. Fear Him. 2. Fellowship with one another. 3. Meditate upon His name. God reminds us that the wicked will be punished (eventually) and that those who fear His name will be given healing. The righteous will triumph over the forces of evil. Jesus Christ is Lord of all and “The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings.” Pastor Harvey

This is by far one of the most beautiful stories in the entire Bible. It is one of my favorites because it reveals to us the nature of God as He desires relationship with His children. The risen Son of God prepares breakfast for these confused disciples. Just like the Disciples in John 21 we find ourselves on this side of Easter. The excitement of the empty tomb is over. We now find ourselves having to continue to walk in a world of sin, temptation and struggles. We know that the Son of God has been raised from the dead but we still struggle with tough issues and the brokenness of life. We hear the words of Paul in II Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” We realize we are in a battle. We too must fight and keep running the race but the Good News is we are not alone. The Living God wants to have breakfast with us and He will continue to ask us the only question that matters (Do you love Me?)