To Our Dear Church Family,
Usually when I think about October I’m consumed with thoughts of archery season. Please don’t get me wrong, that hasn’t gone away. But something is different this year. I hope I can explain.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the hardest days of my life was the day Sherri and I sat across the desk of our doctor and he told Sherri she had breast cancer. I still can remember the numbness I felt at that moment. That was 20 some years ago and one would think that moment was over and done with, but that was just wishful thinking. This past August once again found us with a doctor telling Sherri she had stage 3 melanoma cancer. Once again I was just numb.
Sin is a cancer. Like cancer it can be a terminal disease, but the cost of sin is much greater. While cancer can end in earthly death, sin can end in eternal death. If Jesus doesn’t return in our lifetime, all of us will experience earthly death. An earthly death without Jesus results in eternal death. To me that means eternity in a place that has no hope, just a non ending hell.
BUT GOD!
Once again by the Grace of God Sherri’s cancer has had good news. The numbness has given way to thankfulness. Once again I’m reminded of the Good News of the gift of salvation that Jesus offers to everyone. Sin can only offer death. Jesus is life. We can’t fix our sin. Jesus can. Jesus did what only God could do. Jesus took the sin of the whole world to the Cross and paid the price for us. The only treatment needed is to accept that gift and ask Jesus into your heart to be your Savior.
If your earthly doctor told you that you had cancer but there was a treatment that could save your life, would you not take it ? If sin could only promise eternal death, but Jesus promises eternal life, I honestly can’t understand why someone would choose the promise of sin over the promise of Jesus. The church is a hospital for sinners and Jesus is the Great Physician. As the old Spiritual sings. Oh Happy Day. When Jesus took my sin away.
Just Can’t Quit Singing’
Pastor Tom and Sherri
October is Pastor Appreciation month. At Belmont Church, we are wonderfully blessed to have Pastor Tom and Sherri leading our flock. We are so thankful for what God has given us. Our church is once again growing and thriving. We have become a family of worshippers and believers. GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME!
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