As you could imagine the last few weeks have been ever so busy and full with family and celebrations. This Christmas I was reminded anew that Immanuel, God is with us! That's a huge thing! God, who created this world came into our world and time as a baby born to a poor young woman, to be one of us so that he could take our punishment of death! And now, as believers, God is still with us.
Immediately after Christmas we headed off to beach mission (Lorne, Vic) with my husband as one of the directors and with me as team cook. Every night for a week we ran an open mic, and some other activities such as giant jenga, a nightly poll question (on life, faith or religion) an art space and cafe/bbq. It was a joy to see the team members (new and old) interacting with people as they came into our space. Many gospel conversations were had, many discussions of ideas and perspectives and much hospitality and kindness was shown to all. One girl was feeling a bit despondent that she wasn't having many conversations about Jesus. I encouraged her that she should keep looking for opportunities to share her faith but also to know that her attitudes, behaviours and character would testify to a loving God who has saved her.
Beach mission reminded me that people are watching us and if we are loving others then they will notice that something is different. As Christians we should stand out against the way the people of the world interact with each other. God is shaping us each day to be more like His Son, Jesus and that should show!
And finally, on Sunday we were taught from the book of Philemon to live out our faith and that we should be vulnerable, genuine and God-honoring in our relationships.
This year, can I encourage you to pray that
- that you will know that God is with you,
- that God will shape your character to be like Jesus,
- that He will enable you to be genuine and honest in your relationships, and
- that you will seek to glorify God in everything you do.
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