Even in Tough Times
Yesterday we started an Advent series called “A Way In The Manger.” The idea is that where it seemed like there was no way, God provided a way for everything the night He sent Jesus into the world to be born as a man in Bethlehem.
Songs:
The River is Here (Park)
Immanuel (From the Squalor) (Townend)
Rejoice (Altrogge)
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (arr. Don Chapman)
Your Name (Baloche/Brown)
While there were a few things throughout the morning that were quite discouraging, one positive thing really stood out at me, and let me see that God is indeed working in people’s lives.
There was a man in our congregation who I knew was going through a rough situation, but after the closing comments from our Vicar, he just remained standing where he was and continued to sing the last choruses of “Your Name” with the worship team. It touched my heart to see someone in the midst of struggle not care what people think and just worship.
I wonder sometimes why we are afraid to worship in this way. I wonder why there are not more people who will joyfully stand up and give praise when they feel led. I wonder why there are not more people who pour out their hearts while worshipping God. Often, I wonder where our passion for Jesus is.
My heart is that our church will become ingnited; that we will become so passionate about our Savior that we can’t help but worship Him; that we can’t help but spread the news of how He changes our lives.
