Missing things has become a regular feeling for us over the last two years. Whilst in Cambodia we miss our friends and families so much but now that we are back in Northern Ireland we are missing everything about Cambodia, our church, our friends, the sun and many other things. Don’t get me wrong we love being back with very special people but God has given us a complete contentment in our new life.
This week has been very busy but enjoyable starting by speaking at Navan Elim church in the Sunday morning service. Pastor Richard and Pastor Darren were so welcoming and this was mirrored by the congregation who were very friendly. Our service in the evening was cancelled at Dromore Elim due to the snow but has now been rescheduled to Sunday 7th April starting at 6.30 pm. If you are able to, please come along and hear about what God is doing in Cambodia.
The rest of the week was spent catching up with loved ones and on Thursday morning we had the honour to speak at RAF (Retired and free). We always love spending time with the senior members of Bangor Elim because we know they are faithful and cover us daily in prayer. Pastor Hugh led the meeting and we broke bread together, and after that we had the chance to share about the last year.
While bringing a short message I mentioned a phrase which I’ve written in the front of the book I use for my sermons and as I’m writing this on Good Friday I want to share with you and also challenge you.
It simply says – Jesus stepped into my shoes on Calvary’s Cross, now I’m standing in His!
You and I as Christians are Jesus’s hands and feet in this world full of darkness and sin, we are told to go into all the world and make disciples. Our world is Cambodia and for some of you it may be overseas as well, but for the majority of you it might mean shaking free from your comfortable lives and stepping out into your community or family. It is time to show Jesus not just in your talk but also in your sacrificial walk. It’s up to us, those we love are going to Hell if we don’t and I think that should really motivate us.
This Easter are you willing to stand up and be counted? Trust in God for opportunities and then the boldness to follow it through. People may not be accepting of the truth but at least we have given them a chance to receive God’s amazing gift of Salvation.