Monday 23 July 2012

A Borrowed Home growing in Love - Benoni

Worship is a result of revelation. This seems to be a reoccurring topic, and one of great joy.  Tonight I am writing from a little cosy house in Benoni where I am staying with two beautiful people growing in peace.  I have come to Benoni to visit the congregation.  God is working change within the congregation for a while now, and the Ministry Support team have been grated the privilege to be part of this process.  They asked us to assist in some of the changes, and blessing me, I shall be spending some time here growing with them.

The individual responsibility of each of the members of the congregation is a growing priority among the leaders of the congregation.  This often-mentioned need rarely receives appropriate or effectively attention.  This is my reason for joy this evening.  I come to bear witness that God has revealed His holiness and loving care to this congregation, and they respond accordingly.  The fruit of their love are multiplying thought the way that God continues to work in and though them. 

Many a sceptic may rebuke me for being naïve in wanting to see this.  Members growing to bear the fruit they were created for, acts of service and love in reaction to the grace of God.  This may be true, but who could blame me?  I do desperately want to see this truth, this part of the purpose of His bride.  Whatever the reason, I remain hopeful to see His name lifted high. 

Tasting some of this love in this borrowed home, how could I remain silent? O, how wonderful to be part of God’s story, through the love for His bride, to show the world the much needed love it longs for.



Wednesday 18 July 2012

Worship follows Revelation


Picture by Paul Grobler
El Shaddai, Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Sabbath-like moments of wonder
When His glory calls to silence,
Basking in His radiance

Worship follows Revelation