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JESUS COULD NOT HEAL THE SICK

Neither could He deliver the tormented from demons or raise the dead. To believe otherwise is to ignore what He said about Himself, and more importantly, to miss the purpose of His self-imposed restriction to live as a man.

Jesus Christ said of Himself, “The Son can do nothing” (John 5:19). In the Greek language that word nothing has a unique meaning—it means nothing, just like it does in English! He was not God with skin on – He was not born with supernatural capabilities whatsoever! While He is 100 percent God, He chose to live with the same limitations that man would face once he was redeemed.  Continue reading “JESUS COULD NOT HEAL THE SICK”

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CCUC Family – A call out to please honour your brother and sister

The season in which we find ourselves in is most unusual. It is also distressing for many and a time when anxiety levels have risen dramatically. 

It is a season to ‘rest’ in our faith in a faithful Father (as we have with young Elijah). To rest in our faith is to worship God wholeheartedly, trust in Him, to live our lives as Jesus lived His, to be faithful and obedient to the word.

We live in a community divided in its practice and belief about COVID. That reality is reflected in our faith community. Some adhere strongly to the health directives given by the government. Some believe strongly that it is dangerous to do so. And there are many who sit somewhere in between.

In the past, through announcements in the newsletter, at church during services and in special letters (like this) I have asked that you honour one another – that is, take regard for your brother and sister. If we don’t we run the danger of being arrogant in our faith and not loving our brother and sister. Continue reading “CCUC Family – A call out to please honour your brother and sister”