The beauty of Our Lord. Displayed for all the earth to see. It just takes us looking up into the skies and seeing His fingerprints all over. Breathing in His sweet mercies.
This week at House Church we spent some time recapping our summers. Seeing how the Lord is working in everyone's life. It was so good to hear and to see how many similarities there were in the group. The main theme God has been teaching the individuals in our group is: Trust. How to fully and completely trust in Him. To not just be complacent with where we are in our walk but to daily strive to be who HE has made us to be.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3
Such a powerful verse, that sums up what our goal as Christians is. To be a witness to those around us. To live such good lives that they will have no choice but to praise our Father in heaven. To trust that through all this muck there is in life God has a beautiful, perfect plan in it all. He sent His Son to die for us, so that we would not grow weary and lose heart.
Not only did God send His Son to die for us but He also gave us the beautiful gift of the Holy Spirit. To direct us and lead us on the path God has laid out. We spent some time talking about the Holy Spirit this week and if we really do let Him direct us. Or are we afraid of what HE may ask us to do and therefore ignore the still small whisper that is His voice? I am afraid far too often I ignore that voice. I think my way is better than His. Then I get a big Holy Spirit slap in the face to remind me who is really in charge. Then I repent and in God's loving kindness He picks me back up and sets my feet back upon His path. I wonder though, if I had listened to His small voice the first time around how different my relationships would be.
During this season of life I am now cultivating the discipline of listening and doing. No matter the cost to me. As I know God's ways are far better than mine. I am beyond grateful that we are able to walk through this journey with other like-minded people. That God answered the cry of my heart by bringing us this group of believers in our House Church. That we are able to challenge and encourage one another to be the people God has made us to be.
I love that picture, so pretty! You have a nice camera. Trust is definitely something that I've been (not-so-appreciatingly) learing as well. Even when I don't trust him, I let him know, but (try to) continue to act as if I do trust him. And surprisingly I find that by doing that, I end up trusting him anyway. Weird huh?
ReplyDeleteThe picture totally fits with your words. I love it!
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