WE WALK BY FAITH
We are beginning the month of April with the glorious celebration of Easter – a time of joy, when we think of the risen Christ, all that he did for us and all that he offers now to those who believe in him.
This does not mean a Christian believes that life will be without difficulties, as was said in the book of Acts (ch 14, v 22): “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God”.
The past few weeks have been disturbing, watching the news about the war on Iran, the ongoing war in Europe and other difficulties still in the Middle East. We may all be praying for peace and wondering when these wars will end. We should remember that Christ’s journey here on earth was not free from trials and tribulations. His grace will support us all in our journeys through life. The key to it is to: “Have faith in God” (Mark ch 11, v 22). With faith we can do anything.
At this time there are many opportunities to gather with other Christians to show our faith. We can join in with the services in Holy Week. We can show our faith to people in our local community by joining our Good Friday walk of witness, where we walk with other sisters and brothers in Christ through Flixton. A little faith is enough to save us, and uniting with other people of faith can uplift and inspire us.
After the hectic time of Holy Week and Easter, we can then continue to journey together in faith at all our regular services, prayer gatherings and house groups.
Let us all continue to march together along the road of faith. Faith is the oil that enables the wheels of our lives to move forward. So let us keep moving forward in faith. As St Paul says in 2 Corinthians ch 5 v7, “We walk by faith and not by sight”.
Best wishes and blessings,
Reverend Debra