“It is very shocking.” That was the reaction of Summerside PEI Fire Chief Jim Peters, upon learning that less than 25% of homes in his city have properly working smoke detectors. Mr. Peters added, “It is still the best firefighting tool we have.” Smoke detectors sound the warning, and neglecting them costs the lives of many people in Canada and the US every year. And just as neglect can affect our physical safety, so neglecting warning signs concerning our spiritual state can be disastrous. The New Testament writer of Hebrews asked, “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation?” The answer is obvious – we won’t escape. As important as it is to have a properly working smoke detector in your home, it is far more important to make sure that you are at peace with God. How can that happen? That peace has already been made by our Savior at Calvary. He said, “Having been justified by faith, we then have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell