May 6th, 2020

Good Morning Trinity,

 

Isaiah 55

 

I hope you did or will take the time to read this passage in Isaiah. It’s not long, but it sure is worth the time to read it. It’s an invitation for you and for all people on the earth. The chapter heading in the NIV says “Invitation to the Thirsty”, the NASB says “The Free Offer of Mercy” and the NKJV says “An Invitation to Abundant Life.” Whatever version you’re reading doesn’t really matter because they all are calling you to something wonderful.

 

I’m not sure that anyone would send out an invitation today considering the state of this virus and the fear that has gripped many people. This isn’t the time to be calling people together and putting them into an uncertain situation. I’m sure though, in the not too distant future we’ll be getting back together and feeling comfortable about our gatherings. The hugs are coming folks.

Today’s scripture is an invitation to look beyond the things of this earth. The things that consume our thoughts and emotions. The things of this earth that seem to control us. When we read this scripture we should realize that there is something more important than what we are going through in our lives. Verse 8 – 9 says ““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” I’m sure there are some who feel that with all of the craziness in the world today that God has lost control. Let me assure you that He has never and will never lose control of what is happening on this earth.

Instead, the Lord gives you an invitation, when all the world will give you is uncertainty, craziness and don’t forget the hatred. I’ll paraphrase this – Come, all those who thirst for truth; it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you’ve done. Why do you put your faith in the things of this world that will not satisfy you or can be taken away from you in the twinkling of an eye? Listen to Me and come to Me and I will give you rest.

Sometimes we need to see the truth of the situations around us, before we understand what our options really are which leads us to make a much better choice for our life. Our eternal life.  

God Bless,

Pastor Dave

Announcements:

Tuesday – 6pm a new online bible study. Watch lesson 6 of 1 Peter with Kyle Idleman on RightNow Media and then join us for our bible study on Tuesday starting at 6PM. Go to Trinity’s Facebook page and click on the link for Zoom bible study

Wednesday – 6:30pm Also this week, Pastor Justin will be having Family Night on Zoom. Great time for the whole family.

Sunday – 9:00am  Come and join us for our Drive-In Church Service. Park on the west side of the Fellowship hall in the new parking spaces. There will be a platform set up with speakers and we’ll be ready to go. We also have an FM transmitter 88.7 for those who want to roll up their windows and run the air conditioning. You have to be there to pick up the radio station. Please stay in your vehicles. No cheating.

Sunday – 10:30am When you get home from our Drive In Service look for our online service on Facebook or on YouTube at Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel or on our website at Trinitychurchnow.com. You can watch this on demand any time after 10:30am.