Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Floyd Myers
Light at the End of the Tunnel
We don’t have to be reminded of the long hard winter from 2011 with all the snow, cold wind and long dark nights. After a while you begin to wonder if the warm sunny weather will ever come. But come it does.
Looking back a few months during the summer and fall, the weather was warm, the leaves were green on the trees, the grass was also green and growing; then everything began to change. The temperature dropped, the leaves turned to a variety of colors and fell off, the grass stopped growing and everything became barren—before long we were in the dead of winter.
This all reminds us of life itself. There are times that life seems meaningless and hopeless. We are constantly under pressure and wonder if we will ever get relief from the bounds of life.
Last fall we planted some bulbs in the flower beds. Those bulbs seemed lifeless and were as dormant as could be. Placing them six inches under the ground, it made one wonder if it were possible for them to push up through the soil. Sure enough, this past weekend they made their appearance. Soon they will bloom into beautiful flowers for all to enjoy.
We are coming into spring and the Easter season. As we transition from winter to spring, new light and hope fills the air. The darkness of winter gives way to the light and warmth of spring as the plants and trees come to life again.
During the Easter season, we are reminded of, and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He came to earth to give light and hope to the meaningless of life. Psalm 30:5 says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live” (John 11:25). When the women came to the tomb where Jesus was buried, the angel said to them, “You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified; He is Risen, He is not here” (Mark 16:6).
If life seems meaningless and hopeless, remember that Jesus Christ died and rose again; He is the light at the end of the tunnel. Give your life to Him and He will help you in all areas of life.
(A message by Pastor Myers)
