Building Bridges.....

A lot of people, Churches, congregations and so on very often says: We have no time, no money to fix that. There are not enough resources.. Heard it before? If Jesus were knocking on your door today asking you, how is life going? are you doing as I told you? and got the answer, lack of time and money, sorry cant do it. Not enough resources, you know how it is! Do you really think he would cope with that? I'm pretty sure he wouldn't! As Kieth Green sang, The world is sleeping in the dark That the church just can't fight Cause it's asleep in the light Sad isn't it.... Let's wake them up!

Today I lead a bible study on the theme " Summer....Seriously!!! "Getting in the groove...." ( Got it from Pastor Terry Hoggard) reading from The Gospel of John. What is your favourite summer event that helps you "get in the groove"? Many answers: Travelling, seeing friends and family, sport activities, listen to God, reading the bible What is the one thing you want to do this summer in order to 'get in the groove'? Sleeping, relaxing, stress less, seeking God's will etc. The purpose of the 25 'Verily, verily' statements is to clarify/confirm His will & to challenge & change our hearts. Which of these do you desire most? Here we had a great variety of favourites but the top 3 will be : John 3:3, John 5:19, John 16:23 Great study, nice fellowship...

I read in the newspaper the other day an article about the actor Jim Caviezel. A great actor who has been in fantastic films such as The Thin Red Line, Pay It Forward, The Count of Monte Cristo, Passion of the Christ etc. "The Passion of the Christ" which was produced by Mel Gibson was a big success in the year 2004, but sad to say Jim Caviezel has had tough times getting other roles after that film. Why? Simply because he took the Jesus part in that film and by answering yes to the question: are you a believer, Jim was outcast by "Hollywood". People in the business don't want to deal with him. Jim reflected to it by saying: We all have a cross to bear. Jesus is just as controversial today as he was 2000 years ago! Nothing has changed. You have to give up your name, your reputation, your life to reveal the truth.. Pretty tough but that's the way it is. It's not about us, it's all about Him!!

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matt 16:26) Powerful words and true ,yet so many of us tries to gain the whole world and in our constant eager to get more we loose our focus on whats right.. Money, power and success is ruling the world. But there will be one day when we ask ourselves, what for? was this it? is this all? No I want to say as in the song "Living for your glory" by Tim Hughes. Here I am use me for your glory In everything I say and do,let my life honor you Here I am living for your glory! Amen...