Much of life is routine, ordinary and…, boring. Much of life is process. Doing the same old day in and day out. But, it is that routine that eventually produces the results we’re after... Yet there are times when a big, bold, scary, faith-driven decision is required.
There are things we just don’t understand about life, what is happening and what God is doing. In those times, we must just trust! Our human side wants to know, wants to figure it all out, wants to be informed, and really, wants to be in control. But God...
Jesus is the Way. The Father is the Destination. And the Spirit is the Confirmation. A journey is much more enjoyable when you know where you're going and how you’re going to get there. Lets by all means celebrate the way, and worship Jesus who is the way.
Let’s do our part. Let’s acknowledge what the Bible calls sin, is sin, eradicate it from our lives, let it go, cast it down, confess it, leave it at the foot of the Cross, and receive forgiveness for it. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. NKJV.
Maybe it seems there is barrenness in your life. Maybe the deepest desire of your heart has not yet become a reality. Is it a calling, a passion, a dream, a promise of God not yet fulfilled? Know that God listens to your heartfelt cry. He hears and knows and understands.
Just imagine what church life would be like, what our personal day-to-day life would be like, if Jesus was really there. Now I know He is, as He promised. And I know many many churches too are blessed with the wonder and power of the presence of Jesus. But too often, as is my experience, we get so involved in the things of life, and we get caught up in the activity and program of church life, that we miss something.
All over the world, at Easter, but not just the Easter weekend, this confession will be made – He’s Alive! Jesus Christ is alive. And He is. This truth changes things. He said He would be crucified, and He was. He said He would rise from the dead and He did. He said He loves us, and He does. He said He’d be with us, and He is. The implications of those words He’s alive, are incredible.
A terrible tragedy. We send our love and pray for all those effected. May we all find His grace, His peace, and offer extra kindness to those around us. Then the outpouring of love, compassion and solidarity all across our nation and the world, has been amazing.
Seasons come and seasons go. We know that in the natural. But in life it’s the same. We live through one season, it comes to and end, and we enter a new season. Sometimes it’s hard, and painful, especially if the season we were in was a good one.
As we approach Christmas, we can get caught up in the busyness, the pressure, the hype, the hurry, the deals and deadlines, and forget the reason for the season. In the busyness of celebrating Christmas – and let’s celebrate well – lets also pause, remember all that Lord has done for us, and give thanks! Let’s thank God for loving us, sending the Saviour, forgiving us, filling us with His Spirit, and preparing a place for us to live with Him forever.
