Is the world seeing our "light"? Many Christians through the centuries have secluded themselves in such a way that their "light" was very dim if lit at all. I understand that true Believers are not to be submersed into the world so much that no one can see the difference but I think that many folks have taken this too far. How bright is your "light"? Are you willing to step out and do something totally different than before to reach your neighbor, coworker, classmate, for Christ??!!
I've been thinking back on all the blessings the Lord has given to Nueva Vida this past year. The Lord has brought us several new families and I'm in awe of what God uses to grow His Church! This past year we have seen one family come as a result of the outreach of a church family along with English classes that we did last summer! Then a family of this family is coming due to the changes they've seen and having come to the Christmas Program! Did you follow? Two new families, that are also blood related, are coming to church as a result of English classes, changed lives and the Christmas Program!!! We also have seen some young people come as a result of our youth group meetings! These meetings are very informal, action packed,eatin' meetin', with a gut check bible lesson. All I can say is, Praise God!!! Only He is able to use sinners and still accomplish His Goals!!
We often wonder if all the work, planning, is worth it when it comes to a ministry. Sometimes it isn't the activity necessarily that folks actually see. It is in those activities that folks see who we really are or see our "light". Many times it is how we respond to life around us that shines. Yes, we need to do things with excellence but while we are "doing" our true colors are shining and impacting those around us for either good or bad.
This Friday Sam is starting a Bible Overview Study with these two new families!! God is always at work!! Sometimes we don't see it but be assured He is working overtime for His Church and His Kingdom!!
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Thank you Jamie for your blog and the update of realism you bring. We often spend time asking ourselves the same questions. Are we doing the right thing or even, what is the right thing? Is this going to be worth it? How do we know the answers except by obeying in faith! Your message here just seems to hit me just right.
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