One of the greatest joys in my week at the moment is leading the Life bible study group on a Tuesday evening. This is a group for people who are either new followers of Jesus or people who are still investigating the claims of Jesus. It is a great joy to read the bible and see God work in people's lives.
A few weeks ago we were reading this passage from 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10:
For they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath
After reading this passage I asked the group the question - what does it mean to turn from idols to worship the one true God? And one of the members of the group who comes from a Sikh background said, "it provides clarity, my whole life I've been told to pray to a whole range of gods but now I can pray and trust in the one true God." Praise God for the ways he is at work through his word and by his Spirit in this Tuesday Life bible study group. God is drawing people to himself and it is a real joy to be a part of it.
Let me ask you who's story are you seeking to be a part of at the moment? Who are you praying for to come to know Jesus? And who are you seeking opportunities to share the love of Jesus with?
Please be praying for the Life Bible Study group and I'll be praying for all of us that the love of Christ would compel to share the life he offers with all those around us.
Grace and Peace
Paul
eNews - 7th July 2023