Hi Church,
Well, it was another powerful day in the gathering last Sunday. Many people were touched by God as we focussed on the majesty and the power and presence of our God and the way that he has interacted with man throughout time showing His marvellous glory. Truly as we are captivated by His glory and majesty, we are less likely to complain about our daily circumstance. The Westminster Catechism says the Chief end, (the number one purpose) of men, is to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
To Glorify means to behold and declare the wonderful splendour of God’s greatness to know the weightiness of His name and presence and do everything we can to in our life to point to Him. 1 Peter 4:7-11 Tells us this is the main point of our existence. That all things we do in our service must point to Jesus so that God will get all the Glory. This is not a point of slavery this is not a point of bondage. Rather this is our joy. For we are to enjoy God forever. That forever starts now! That forever of enjoyment starts as we travel along in our car and we sing at the top of our lungs, praise and worship, as we walk along the beach in the warmth of His presence, as we climb the mountains and marvel at His creation, as we witness a newborn’s cry, as we experience His peace which passes all understanding, and we know his comfort in our despair. God in his majesty is with us. And as we worship Him from His throne down to our dust, the ground upon which we stand becomes Holy and we must remove our shoes like Moses before the burning bush and cry Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty. A perspective like this changes everything. We no longer live for ourselves but for Him and His glory.
Let’s take this attitude into our everyday and be carriers of His glory it will truly set you free. Like the American POWs from the Vietnam war. Many came out of tortured solitude better men then when they went in, because they learnt to Glorify God and worship him despite their imprisonment and suffering. Glorifying and Enjoying God sets your spirit free to soar on eagle’s wings.
Also, Amanda and I are rejoicing as we can now share that our third son Peter and wife Amelia, who were recently married in December are now expecting their first child in October and so we look forward to our role as Grandparents with great joyful expectancy.
Overall Church I believe the Lord is preparing us for great days ahead. Many people are just sensing a greater awareness of God’s presence and His Spirit doing a deep work amongst us. Lets never take for granted how precious every moment of our corporate gathering is and how life giving it is to so many people. Let’s serve one another to that end, giving Glory to Jesus and enjoy Him always.
Love and Blessings
Ps Greg and Amanda