Weekend Reflection

It is always a wonderful privilege to share the Word of God with a congregation of people.  I am blessed as I witness the energy of the Spirit begin to move among and move in the hearts of the believers that are present in the service.  It is such a blessing to realize that God is calling/wooing us into His presence so that He can complete in us what He started at our initial conversion.  We all know that God is Awesome and Mighty but He uses many different actions and processes to bring His presence alive to our hearts.  Yesterday I asked the children in the church to stand with me and sing "Jesus Loves Me."  This song brought memories to many in the congregation who were taught this song in their childhood.  You could sense the re-connection not only with the song but with the love of God that had inspired the writer of this song.  You could see the faces of the children light up as they offered their song of worship to God.  I share this simple illustration to remind you that God has a desire to reach out to every individual of our world.  No one is exempt from the love of God.  Let us remind ourselves of the declaration of John 3:16a, "For God so loved the world..."  Our responsibility as Christians is to share that love with fallen humanity.  Our opportunity as believers is to live under the awesome influence of that love and allow His love to make a difference in our lives.  Take some time this week and look for those moments in which God reveals His love to you.  Take opportunity this week to share the love of God with someone through acts of kindness, concern, prayer, and encouragement.  Your life will be blessed and strengthened as you walk in the promises of both of these spiritual activities.