I love these words of Augustine!

Man’s maker was made man that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that Truth might be accused of false witnesses, the Teacher be beaten with whips, the Foundation be suspended on wood; that Strength might grow weak; that the Healer might be wounded; that Life might die.

In the gospels Jesus is asked 187 questions. That's a lot!
And Jesus never rebukes the inquirer for asking their question.*

I grew up in the Mormon Church and difficult questions about theology, interpretation of scripture and of church history were frowned upon. Questions were often labeled as doubts and doubt was seen as the opposite of the sort of faith we were supposed to have.

Easter is always a good time to stop and reflect on Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. It is also a great opportunity to share the meaning of this period with those who will stop their work for a few days but not know why. Any of our services this weekend would be a great to bring guests along to learn about the meaning of Easter from the Bible. 

'Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”' (Matt 9:35-38)

'He must become greater; I must become less.’ John 3:30

I've been thinking a lot about this verse this week and I believe that it is the key to unlock real and genuine humility  as a follower of Jesus.

The dictionary definition is this:
humility | hjʊˈmɪlɪti | 
the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance

But how do we gain this unassuming view of ourselves? 

How often do you have people willingly come up to you wanting to hear about Jesus? Bursting out of their skin with enthusiasm (so much so they can't sit still!) to learn more from God's word?

This is the hunger and attitude that our kids and youth bring to church each week. After each Sunday I hear the reports of them going home from church and asking to hear more stories from the Bible, asking their friends at school if they know Jesus, praying for those they know to come to Jesus. Our youth are regularly inviting friends on a Friday night so they too might know the hope and life found only in Jesus.