With God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
- Pastor Dale Hedblad
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Perspective is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as a method of subjective evaluation. In layman’s terms we might describe the meaning of perspective as the way we look at things. For example, is the glass half empty of half full? Both answers of the glass question are correct but one (half full) emphasizes the positive, while the other (half empty) emphasizes the negative.
Perspective, or the way we look at things, really does matter. As a Christian and as a pastor I have come to realize that our perspective makes all the difference in the world. Consider the feeding of the 5,000 that is recorded in all four gospels. A large crowd of 5,000 people gathered to hear Jesus. When evening came, Jesus’ disciples asked him to send the crowd home so they could all eat supper. Jesus said to them “you give them something to eat” (Luke 9:13). The disciples looked at the size of the crowd and said it was impossible. Then Peter told Jesus that a little boy had offered all that he had, five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:9). Jesus thanked God for what was given to meet the need, and God multiplied the offering to feed the multitude.
Life is filled with challenges, big and small. Our perspective with regard to each challenge can make all the difference in the world. We worship a God of love, compassion, and purpose. God never abandons us, especially in our time of need. We can all learn a lesson from Jesus’ miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. When a challenge comes our way, give what we can, and look to God to provide the rest. When trying to figure things out, don’t take God out of the equation. I believe that maintaining a positive Christian perspective in life will help us to be better problem solvers, and just may enable us to move mountains (Matthew 17:20).
See you in church,
Pastor Dale
Messages to Reflect on for July and August 2025
JULY
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 - Rejoice! Your name is written in heaven. (7/6)
Luke 10:25-37 - To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind is to reflect God’s mercy in responding to one’s neighbor. (7/13)
Luke 10:38-42 - Perhaps the church, at its best, is “all ears.” God urges the faithful, again and again, to “listen up!” (7/20)
Luke 11:1-13 - Persistence in prayer is encourages by Jesus. (7/27)
AUGUST
Luke 12:13-21 - Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard. (8/3)
Luke 12:32-40 - Faith, God’s baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear. (8/10)
Luke 12:49-56 - Today in worship we are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses. (8/17)
Luke 13:10-17 - Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing. (8/24)
Luke 14:1, 7-17 - Invited and inviting – that is the nature of the church. (8/31)
