Fields United Methodist Church

Celebrate Jesus!

Pastor Tom Joyce

January 23, 2023

“But Jesus immediately spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’”

Matthew 27

Life is so easy when everything just seems to be working well; the car starts, roof isn’t leaking, and the refrigerator is full. But what happens when things take an uncertain turn, when the seas batter against the side of our once stable boat? Our faith in Jesus Christ is more than just words, it is the Word that created us and that redeems us. Fear of the unknown is understandable because, well it is unknown. We may not know test results, or what is impacting our health. We may not know what will be happening the next day not to mention the next moment. But we do have one thing that offers stability and hope; faith in the One who says, “do not fear,” and who has promised to be with us always, “even to the end of the age;” and that is a very long time.  Maybe it is time to step out in faith, and know that no matter the challenge that lies ahead or the uncertain path that you may find yourself on, it is Jesus that reaches his hand out to you. All you need to do is accept it.  Thank you Jesus for being there for me, “from this time on and forevermore.”