牧者心聲  Pastor's Message

08/02/2009


      Saying goodbye is always a difficult thing to do. There are many different ways in which people say goodbye. Some people give a hug. Some people write a card. Some people cry. Some people smile. Even some people avoid saying goodbyes because it is a difficult thing for them to do. Regardless of who you are, you have most likely had to say goodbye at one time or another. The Bible has many examples of goodbyes itself, including many examples in the letters of Paul. One such example is found in 1 Corinthians 16:23-24. Paul writes, “The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.”

      Paul gives a good example of how to say goodbye. He first blesses his brothers and sisters through the grace of Jesus. Then he shares his love to his brothers and sisters that is only possible through being in Christ Jesus together. Paul’s goodbyes were not only for his brothers and sisters, but they were for the comfort of Paul himself, knowing that in Christ Jesus those that he loved would be blessed and loved. This is a good Biblical example of a goodbye: leaving your friends and families in the blessings and hands of Jesus Christ! Be blessed this week as we continue to grow in the grace and love of Jesus our Lord!



      Brother John J.