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“Alice asked the Cheshire Cat, who was sitting in a tree, “What road do I take?”
The cat asked, “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t know,” Alice answered. “Then,” said the cat, “it really doesn’t matter, does it?” ~ scene from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Where are you going? Many people don’t have direction. They don’t know where they are going so it really doesn’t matter what road they take. A huge problem is boredom ~ nothing to do/nowhere to go. No anchor. No purpose. No point. Suicide is way too common. Destruction. Posturing. Puffing. I cannot force anyone to do anything. I have no power to change a person’s heart. But I CAN do something: I can testify of what gives ultimate meaning. I can testify of the truth that is found in Jesus Christ alone! The Cheshire Cat is clever as he tells Alice it really doesn’t matter what road she goes down since she doesn’t know where she wants to go. But if somebody sincerely asks me “What road do I take?” I’m gonna smile like the Cheshire Cat, I will point down the road that leads to Jesus Christ. The road of faith. If you are lost/searching/floundering/feeling directionless… there is only one road that will bring meaning and satisfaction. Only one way to find ultimate peace.
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I ran the mile and two mile race in track in H.S. The last event of every track meet was the 2-mile ~ 8 long laps around the track. I can still see a good number of people leaving the stands to go home during the course of the two mile race. Even many of the other athletes left to the locker room. Eight long laps. A few times, especially on cold wet windy rainy days in dule track meets, I’d hit the finish line to the applause of 4-5 people, including the coach and my father. Yay me! I won! In case you were wondering, my best time was something like 10:14 ~ I never did break the ten minute mark.
Today we focus on power and endurance ~ last week Chad talked about Wisdom as a need for the church. We are walking through Colossians. The scripture today is a prayer of purpose for the church. Listen to Col. 1:10. A monumental verse. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to apply this verse directly SACC. Let’s deliberately seek to live out our godly purpose us as a church, where we are going.
Introduction: (Top 10 things I have learned about Sumas)
Ten: Its Windy Nine: You never get used to the poop smell Eight: It rains a lot. Seven: Everyone is related. Six: It is the end of the world. Five: The Sunsets off of the Mountains are beautiful Four: Super-duper has everything you need Three: Edaleen Ice Cream is the best Two: We have a great Elementary School One: Our church is healthy The church at Colossae, to whom our text was also a healthy church. So healthy in fact that its reputation had reached Paul. In Paul’s greeting to the church, he says “For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints.” I think that could be said about our church. We are a church of strong faith in Christ and a deep love for each other. We are healthy.
The only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ. There is no philosophy with more wisdom, no world system that brings lasting satisfaction, no worldly power that can control destiny. Jesus Christ is above all, he has ultimate power, he loves us beyond measure, he is faithful and just. Jesus Christ will deliver on the promise of eternal life for all who receive Him through forgiveness of sins and commitment to a new life.
The world is getting crazier and crazier.//// People are discontent. Searching for answers to salvation/satisfaction/fulfillment. Paul has two words in the 2nd verse (Col. 1:2) that describe a great need and a great desire! Grace is the need. Peace is the desire. The great need is GRACE. Most people try to navigate life without grace. A do it yourself, trying to figure out how to achieve success, satisfaction… We all need grace because we are not capable of controlling our destiny. We do not have the power or the wisdom. Our vision is limited. We need grace because we are sinners. The great desire of all people: PEACE. “Grace and peace to you from our Father” (Col. 1:2). No drama. No conflict. No wars. No pain. Contentment. Purpose. Grace and Peace are gifts from God. You will only be granted meaningful life changing grace and peace from our heavenly father! |
 
Carl Crouse, Pastor
At SACC we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every Sunday the worship service includes a message from the Bible. My words are an attempt to understand and apply the Bible to our daily living. I post weekly sermons and other biblical messages on this page. May you find meaning and hope as you read through each message and seek to hear God's voice. Leave a comment to ask questions or inspire others with your insights. Categories
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