In the Beginning..

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:1-3

Well just like that a new year begins…..

For many it is the same old baggage, same old crowd carried over from the past year, but for others it is a fresh new season of revelation and expectation. I cannot explain it but when our global calendar re sets to January 1 it is an opportunity for every one of us to start again… especially with issues or attitudes or habits that may have bogged us down. I know I make plenty of mistakes and at times make wrong decisions just like we read about in Genesis 2 with Adam and Eve and their children. From the beginnings of time people have been ignoring the voice of God in their lives and striving to do it their own way. The book of Genesis is an inspiring description of our fallen nature… and it reveals the destruction that takes place when we allow sin to control our lives. You and I have been called to live by faith and humility.. not in pride and fear. But we can’t do it on our own… That’s why God sent Jesus!!  At the beginning of this new year I encourage you in these three simple principles of life.

1. Read your Bible every day and take time to pray and commit your way to the Lord.
2. Live with a humble teachable spirit so that your relationships and actions honour God.
3. Put faith into action as you plan ahead so that God’s favour is on all you do. Think bigger than yesterday.

My Mother once told me…. “Don’t ever allow the things you don’t understand to rob you of what you do understand”.

So get stuck into 2011 filled with fresh faith and forget about the stuff you cannot change!!!

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 1:7 – 8

Godspeed,

Pictured: My old One Year Bible. A faithful travel companion every day. Read the entire Bible in a year….

As we attempt great things for God let us expect great things from Him in 2011. Thanks for your interest and support of our ministry during this past year. We are full of gratitude and appreciation of your friendship.

Steve & Kerrie Grace

A faith that floats.

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:9-10

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you came from. It doesn’t matter what you have done or even what people may think about you. The truth is you have been called by God, chosen to be His servant to live in the fullness of faith because of Jesus.

To many religious self righteous people Joseph and Mary were a foolish young couple. She had become pregnant before marriage and he had chosen to stand with her and protect her from the shame of a nullified wedding or being stoned to death for such an unforgivable sin. They had seen visions and had visitations by angels telling them that the child she was bearing was from God, the promised Messiah. None of it made much sense but they had the faith to keep believing they were called and chosen for such a time as this.

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