28/03/21– “Processing into the Heart”
Processing into the Heart
All Age Message
“Welcoming Jesus?”
The pdf information sheet can be accessed and printed, or stored on your computer to assist worship planning
Processing into the Heart
“Welcoming Jesus?”
The pdf information sheet can be accessed and printed, or stored on your computer to assist worship planning
Finding peace and calmness in the troubles that surround us, is not easy. Fear is often present.
However if we practice a consciousness of Christ in our lives, everyday, this will bring peace and calmness so we can recognise there is no need to be afraid.
God is always present whether we are conscious of it or not.
How did Tom as university student share his exploration of the breadth of expression of the christian Faith
From a world point of view this is where Jesus peaks! In a good movie, this is where the hero reaches out with compassion, turns to his friends for help, and then full of confidence – bingo, the action happens and everybody is satisfied!
However, Jesus is not the ‘big show person’ of a movie, but the servant with a humble heart, the only hope for this world.
This is the Majesty of the “Good News” – Jesus is the real deal King.
Families can sometimes be damaging. Even in the time of Jesus’ ministry this happened.
Jesus’ ministry was to liberate people from the powers that oppressed them.
God always offers an open relationship of acceptance; of forgiveness; of belonging.
Generosity with possessions, time and mercy is a good and precious gift – a sign that we have been touched by the generosity of God.
Systems that seek to manipulate and exploit are not the ways of God – be wary!
What do you think? Was it right for Jesus to test Philip by asking him to feed 5000 people?