"...and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Judah seasons of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and peace." ~ Zechariah 8:19b

The tastes of the season are delicious reminders of God's goodness and grace. But in times of mourning there is not feasting. There is fasting. These abstinent reminders can be helpful in memorializing tragic events and remembering those who are gone. God's comfort and presence is often strongest when the pain is deepest, if we will allow time and space for His Spirit to meet us in our brokenness.

But when does the fasting end?

Zechariah was guided by God to declare that through God's redemptive working, the people of God were being ushered into a new age of God's grace and peace. This is a beautiful picture of the delight and joy that accompanies God's rescue. This was to be the time of the fasting giving way to CHEERFUL FEASTS, where God's Truth and Peace were loved by His people.

And it is about to happen again.

So, enjoy your holiday feasts, but know that this is really a time of "fasting" as we await the return of the coming King - Jesus Christ. The banquet table is being set for the Feast of all feasts that is about to take place when Christ returns.

Maranatha! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
~ Pastor Sean and Tess

PS Special thanks to everyone who has been helping to make our CBC dinners so abundant and delicious. May our lives show forth with the same abundance and delight of God's Gospel light to the people around us.