Life is full of challenges and obstacles, and often we let them get the better of us. You might say, “I’d like to have a better relationship with my kids, but we just have too much history.” Jesus heard that kind of ‘but’ from the disciples when he asked them to feed the hungry crowd of 5000 in the wilderness in Mark 6:30-44. “We’d like to feed the crowd, Jesus, but we don’t have enough money to buy that much bread.” Our challenge is to move past the word ‘but’ and replace it with a ‘so.’ Jesus tell them, ‘We need to feed the crowd, so let’s gather all the food we have and trust in God.’ They do, and somehow five loaves of bread and two fish are enough to satisfy everyone.
Not every problem has that easy of a solution, but the story teaches us not to give up in the face of adversity. When you face a challenge in your life, don’t let the word ‘but’ get the best of you. Instead of giving up, keep praying and keep struggling until you find a solution.
Please join Sedona United Methodist Church for worship on Sunday, October 27th at 9:30 am as Rev. Matt Ashley shares the message “Gratitude in Action.”
Our Halloween Carnival is this Saturday, October 26, from 2-3:30 pm. Everyone in the community is invited! Games, prizes, snacks, a bounce house, and kids arts and crafts are all in store for you. Wear your costumes, if you wish! Sedona UMC is located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road, just off the Back O’Beyond roundabout on Route 179 in Sedona. Nursery and Sunday School every week and all are welcome! For more information, call 282-1780. See you there!
