Message for December 29, 2024 from Pastor Shirley

Another year will soon be behind us.  What a year it has been!  Through it all we have seen the goodness of God.

In the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 lists many seasons of life.  The word “season” comes from the Hebrew word zeman, which means “fixed or appointed time”.  There is a purpose in every season of our lives. The “changes” that we experience in each season of our life is not always easy.  We cling to our Savior who will never “change” never.  Malachi 3:6 tells us “For I the Lord do not change.”  Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. 

My takeaway from Solomn who wrote the book of Ecclesiasters is that if we cooperate with God’s purposes and timing life will not be meaningless.

Solemn tells us Ecclesiastes 3:11  “He has made everything beautiful in its time.

Everything, even the most difficult experiences of life, will be “beautiful in its time” 

In life when things may seem not so beautiful God is still God.  He will take what has meant evil toward you and turn it for Your good!  That is who our God is in every season of our lives.