Dear Friends

 

A number of us have recently been taking a closer look at the Book of Acts through Liberty Ministries.  As we read through the account of the early church one thing that is very clear is the incredible growth that is seen in the church, with many thousands of people being added in daily.  The two aspects that accompany this growth are the clear preaching of the Gospel and demonstration of the kingdom power of God through signs and wonders, healings and miracles.

 

2000 years have passed since Acts was written but the Gospel remains the same, the power of God available to us remains the same, and peoples’ need of a Saviour remains the same.  

 

I know that within the body of Christ here at Liberty there is a deep desire for the church to impact our community with the love of God and to see many coming to faith in Christ.  One of the reasons I know this is because I have had the pleasure of reading through the prayers that were written by us, the church, when we met together at the King Malcolm Hotel at the end of October: prayers that speak of growth, of impact in our community, of reaching out to the lost.

 

Over the past few weeks in our Sunday meetings we have seen evidence of the power of God through healing and I know that there is a stirring of faith to expect more and to step out with the authority we have in Christ Jesus.  This power is not just to benefit the body but also that we would step out with boldness to those around us, bringing the good news of the kingdom of God to our community, with words of life, acts of kindness and demonstrations of power.

 

As we move towards Christmas and we focus on the birth of a Saviour who is Christ the Lord let us ask God for opportunities to bring that good news to our  families, friends, colleagues, fellow students, neighbours and anyone who God might place in our path and to whom we can be a blessing.

 

Much love and blessing

 

 

Jon