Crazy Hope

"Hope"...this is another word in our culture that has really lost its meaning. In many ways, we have really devalued the word hope. We use the word now when we speak of things that we believe to be beyond our control or our power. For example, we say things like, "I hope I get that promotion"... "I hope I pass that test"... "I hope the falling stock market doesn't completely destroy my retirement." It really breaks my heart to hear people use such a powerful word in such an unpowerful way. For believers, hope is not uncertian at all. On the contrary, hope is certianty. Hope is confident expectation. Hope is the fulfillment of God's promises to his people. Hope is what God gives, and hope is what sustains.

There are two different aspects of Christian hope. For us, our hope is a definite, present reality. And, hope is a confident, future anticipation. Within both aspects there lies a power from God that is very real, yet because of our humanistic worldview, for many of us it is not fully realized. We as followers of Christ need to recapture the extraordinary, remarkable aspect of hope we have in Christ. We must reclaim our "Crazy Hope" so that we may find the strength and courage to persevere within a fallen world.

Read: Ephesians 1:13-2:10

Our crazy hope is rooted in a crazy powerful God! Paul speaking to the Ephesians (and to us), is reminding us that as we believed in the gospel we were marked with a seal. That seal is the promised Holy Spirit which guarantees our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession. The Holy Spirit is our mark of hope. In this hope, Paul prays that we might also come to realize the riches of his glorious inheritance and his incomparably great power. What about this power?

Well, this power is the same mighty strength exerted by God when he raised Christ from the dead...placed him in the heavenly realms at his right hand..."far above" all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given...the same power that put everything under the feet, under the lordship of Christ. The idea here is that no matter what kind of god or celestial being you and I might believe exists, no matter what kind of god or celestial being we might be able to dream up, no matter what kind of god, being, or thing we might believe deserves our worship, none of them could ever have, or will ever have, more power and authority than Christ.

Here is the best part! Notice in vv. 22-23 of chapter 1 where all of that power and authority is being concentrated. It is all given to Christ for the church! The church is us, right!? That same power that raised Christ from the dead, seated him next to God in the heavenly realms, and placed everything under his feet; that same power lies within you and me. That power is ours for we are the fullness of Christ and Christ fills everything in every way. It is Christ that we serve, and it is his church he fills! Because of the incomparably great power, we rejoice in some amazing blessings that are already fully real.

Our crazy hope is a present reality! There are promises of God that have already been fulfilled. There are blessings from God that are already a very real part of our everyday lives. These promises and blessings provide for us a present hope that gives us a confidence and certianty that all of God's future promises will be reavealed. Take a look at the following verses (Eph. 1:3, 5, 7-8, 13-14; 2:5, 6, 10). Pay particulary close attention to verse 6 of chapter 2. Paul writes that we are already raised with Christ, we are already seated with him in the heavenly realms. Paul reassures us that as the church, Christ is in us and he fills us in every way. If Christ is in us and Christ has already been raised and seated with God, then in some sense we too have already been raised and seated with God. Our reservation has been made! Our hope is already secure! Our eternal home is a sure thing! With these blessings and Christ's power, Satan cannot take away what Christ has already shed his blood for! So, just tell Satan to back off in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ! We do have great blessing that are completely and fully real, but we also eagerly anticipate some amazing blessings that are not yet fully realized.

Our crazy hope is in our future glory! With a strength and power that is beyond the world we live in, we are able to overcome each day's struggles as we realize what has already been done for us. We are also able to live powerfully for what lies ahead because of the confident expectation of what we know will also be done for us. As human beings we must deal with the present reality of the world that we live in. As disciples of Christ, we can long for, dream of, and hope in a future glory that far outweighs anything this life has to offer. Look at these verses (Eph. 1:18; 2:7). Beyond this life lies the riches of his glorious inheritance. Beyond this life lies the incomparable riches of his grace. As followers of Christ, we have have grace beyond grace, love beyond love, wealth beyond wealth, and life beyond life. We too should pray daily that God lay on us his Spirit of wisdom and revelation that we might know him better. We too should pray daily that the eyes of our heart are enlightened that we may understand the hope that we have, as well as the hope to which we have been called.

Believers in Christ rejoice in a new life in Christ, but we await eternal life at the feet of Christ. We know that we have been raised with Chrsit, but we eagerly await the final resurrection. We know that we have been saved, but we are awaiting our salvation. We know we have been adopted, but we anticipate the day we are fully revealed as sons and daughters of the King. We know we are transformed, but we are waiting to be fully changed. Each day we experience the glory and power of God, but we anticipate the day when God's full glory and power will be revealed. What a God! What a hope! May prayer is that all believers, every day, will be able to live confidently because they have a "crazy" hope in a "crazy" powerful God.

Blessings.

Crazy Faith

I started a new series this Sunday entitled "Crazy." Over the next three weeks we are going to look at what it means to have Crazy Faith, Crazy Hope, and Crazy Love. I must say, I really loved this Sunday morning. The worship was amazing, I really felt the Spirit moving through me as I shared my thoughts on Crazy Faith. I can't speak for anyone else, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Sunday.

Crazy Faith...why "crazy." The meaning of a word can change, and has changed, with each passing generation. For example, when my parents were kids, the word "bad"meant just what you might think it should mean; not good, spoiled, or rotten. When I was a kid, the word "bad" meant something totally different; awesome or amazing. The word "crazy" has gone through a similar transformation over the years. At one time, the word crazy meant that something or someone was insane, ridiculous, or foolish. Now, crazy has come to mean that something is exceptional, extraordinary, or even remarkable. So, the idea is that as followers of Christ, we must exhibit a crazy faith as we learn to live within a fallen world.

Paul was probably the greatest example of one who lived a life of crazy faith despite his circumstances. Read: 2 Corinthians 4. Twice in this passage (v. 1 and v. 16) Paul says that believers should not lose heart. We should not lose heart even when what is seen leads others to believe that our faith is "crazy." Paul did not lose heart when his message and his ministry were rejected. Many thought Paul was crazy, or foolish, for preaching Christ. For, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. Paul did not lose heart when he faced pressures, set-backs, persecution, and even death. If anyone had reason to lose heart, it would have been Paul. Notice all that he went through for the sake of the gospel and those he preahced the gospel to...read: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28. All of these we may very well face in life and ministry. If we cannot focus on anything else but the bad economy, unemployment ratings, falling stock market, nuclear threats, and excessive government spending, then it would be easy to see why so many preach a message of gloom and doom. It is easy to see why so many are discouraged and hopeless. In fact, by worldly standards, if we focus on only what we can see, we have been pretty unsuccessful as of late.

But Paul says, "we do not lose heart" because it is what is unseen that convinces us we must have a "crazy" faith. Paul recognized what he had in the gospel of Christ. He considered the gospel to be his treasure. It was that threasure that got him through all of the struggles, set-backs, and persecutions in his life and ministry (ref. 2 Corinthians 4:7-12). Paul was remarkably confident in the future that existed for him beyond this life. We, like Paul, must not allow our present circumstances to overshadow our future glory. Paul calls himself, and us, jars of clay. Clay jars were probably the most common household item of the day. There was nothing special or spectacular about the jar itself. No, what made it special was the contents within it. We, too, need to realize the treasure that lies within us. We must find our strength in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been redeemed by the blood of a crucified Savior! Our future has been secured by the life of a resurrected Lord! Because of that, we can live a life of confidence, certainty, and sureness, just like Paul...using words like "I know..." and "I believe..."

As followers of Christ, "we do not lose heart" because our "crazy" faith is the result of a "crazy" faithful God! Paul lived unashamedly for Christ. His testimony to the world is that he didn't measure his success by the same standards with which the world measures success. He says, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Paul lived a crazy faith because he understood he had a crazy faithful God. Notice what Paul says about God in 2 Corinthians 1:18-22. No matter what promises God has made, they are all "Yes" in Christ Jesus. That is why we too can live a life of Crazy Faith. We press on for the inward strength, joy, and peace that he has promised us if we stay connected to him. We press on because of the certain future destiny we have in Jesus. We live out a crazy faith as shining examples of patient endurance, sharing the treasure that lies within us, because we serve a crazy faithful God!

Ever Been There?

Wow! It has been forever since I have used this blogsite. In many ways I have even forgotten that I had it. I could probably come up with a million excuses for why I haven't been on here in a while (and I have some good ones). Honestly, however, that is all that they are...excuses.

I thought I would just throw out some randon thoughts today. I am about to explode, so I had to find a place to expel what's on my mind. This seems like the place for me to do that...although I might come to regret it later.

I recently have taken on a new role in my job. I am no longer just a youth minister (haven't been for quite some time). I am no longer an Associate Minister. I am now the Preaching Minister at my church. I truly feel called to be where I am...but I in no way was truly prepared for the task that still lays before me. I can't even begin to express how frustrated I am with the work that I have taken on. I am sure any other preachers out there will understand where I am coming from. I took over this position within a church that has seen its fair share of struggles. I was, and still am, convinced that the Lord called me to this position. However, I am still trying to figure out how in the world that God is going to, or possibly could, use me to make a difference.

Our church has experienced a split, a church plant, and an earth-shattering change in leadership...all within the last four to five years. I must say that no church should ever be asked to endure so much in such a short amount of time. As a result, we have lost somewhere in the neighborhood of 100-150 members. Not all of those left in the initial phases of each experience, but if you have ever done any work within the church, you will understand how the after-shock of each event still seems to claim its victims. No matter how hard I have tried, there still seems to be a lingering since of frustration and resentment with some. There are times that I still wonder if I am even making a difference. Ever been there?

I have kept quiet about this as long as I possibly can. I have tried to keep it to myself, but I can no longer do that. I am hurting...I am stressed...I am frustrated...I am constantly seeking God's guidance and direction because I know, and have always known, that the task of rebuilding this church is far beyond any skills, ablilites, and talents that I might possess. In many ways we are working from the ground up...rebuilding, redirecting, renovating. It has become a much bigger task than I have ever imagined. I am still up for the challenge, but something continues to haunt me. Over the last year, I have watched various leaders cut their ties with our church and move in different directions. All of them have their share of frustrations with the way things have seemed to go over the last few years. All of them wishing that things never happened, believing that things could have been avoided, wanting things to be different. I have always wanted to ask, but never wanted to hurt anyone's feelings... Why not stay and lead, helping us to improve the things that need improving? Many of these people are my friends and have no desire to hurt them; and that is why I never asked the question. Ever been there?

I have been in ministry for almost 12 years now. All of that time I have only worked within four churches...in this particular church for 8 years this summer. I know that four churches is not that much in the big scheme of things. However, I can honestly say, even through all that this church has been through, there is not a more loving, generous, and caring group of people in the world (understanding that this is solely my opinion). I know that we have been through a lot. I know that I am tired, frustrated, stressed, and at other times depressed; but I know what this church is made of. I know what it was, and am confident of what it can be again. In the midst of all my frustrations, I can't help but love these people. All I want is to inspire them beyond our present pain. All I want is to motivate them to accept the ministry with which they have been entrusted. All I want is to see them make a difference in the lives of others. I want them to discover again the joys of mercy, grace, and forgiveness. Ever been there?

"Heroes of Faith" - Moses

Faith and determination can inspire us to do some pretty amazing things. The king of Egypt was growing increasingly threatened by the growth of the Hebrew nation. He was afraid that they might grow large enough, organize, and eventually overthrow him and his kingdom. He ordered that the Hebrew nation be forced into more harsh labor to kill their spirit, and he ordered that all male Hebrew infants be killed at birth. Two people had enough faith and determination to ignore that order, spare their son, and hide him from the king for three months. Their act of faith would prove to be just the thing the Hebrew nation needed to break the power of the pharaoh’s reign and open the door to their rescue.

Moses’ parents understood that faith triumphs over fear! Despite the king’s edict that all Hebrew male infants were to be killed, Moses’ parents believed that he was destined for great things. Josephus, the first century writer of Christian history, seems to believe that Moses’ parent received a direct revelation from God that Moses was destined to be the leader of the Hebrew nation. They saw he was no ordinary child…Moses was an extra-ordinary child. Like Moses’ parents, we need to believe that our children are destined for greatness. I have heard, on more than one occasion, parents say that they would not want to have to raise their children in today’s world. Why? I would say that now more than ever, our world needs strong, believing parents raising strong, believing kids to become the leaders of tomorrow. We have the ability and freedom to influence our children for the sake of Christ. We need to teach them whose they are, what they have been called to, and what reward awaits them if they faithfully answer that call. We must constantly take advantage of the opportunities to convince our children that because God lives in them, they are destined for greatness.

Because of the influence of Moses’ parents, he grew up understanding that faith triumphs over power. It is a given that because Moses’ mother was employed by the pharaoh’s daughter to nurse him and help raise him that she was taken advantage of every opportunity to remind him of his destiny. He became so confident in who he was, and what he was to do, that he realized he didn’t need anything from the pharaoh. He refused all of the pleasures and treasures of the palace. He refused to be recognized as the son of the pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to identify with his Hebrew brothers and sisters for the sake of Christ. He chose suffering, slavery, and hardship because he was looking ahead to a greater reward. Like Moses, we must understand that we are children of a greater king! We are part of a much more royal family with a greater name, and a kingdom that fights for a much greater cause. We must believe that we have the rights to a greater treasury far beyond anything this world can offer. If we can come to believe this, then we can come to realize that this world has nothing to offer us.

Because of Moses’ influence, the Hebrew nation came to understand that faith triumphs over time. Moses fled Egypt because his own people did not, at that time, understand who he was and what he was to do for him. The whole time he was away from his home and his family, Moses never lost sight of his calling because he was able to see him who was invisible. God continued to reveal himself to Moses in his own way; constantly encouraging and uplifting Moses until the time was right to send him back to Egypt. When he returned, his faith and reliance on God inspired a nation to move against a system that had oppressed them for years. Like Moses, we must learn to see God, even when we can’t physically “see” God. We must believe that our acts of faith can and will inspire others to act in faith. We must believe that our faith can inspire a nation into action. Our faith in God can and will make a difference.

Our present circumstances are not a recipe for defeat, but an open door of opportunity. We have been called by God, rescued by Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We too are destined for greatness. One man’s faith inspired a nation and caught the attention of the world. Do you believe that your faith can make a difference? If we are going to influence the world for Christ, you must believe that your faith makes a difference. In you, people need to see a God worth getting to know. In you, people need to see a God that can make a difference. In you, people need to see that God is never going to abandon us, but is going to give us the strength and endurance necessary to stay the course and rise to the occasion. We press on because like Moses, we know what treasures await us. Be a hero of faith…

"Heroes of Faith" - Noah

The writer of Hebrews defines faith as “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (11:1,2) The writer would also say later, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (11:6) In Hebrews 11 we are treated with an extensive, but not inclusive, list of men and women who truly were “Heroes of Faith.” These men and women faithfully and willingly walked with God when no one else would. They believed in God, and they were sure that God would provide for them just as he promised.

In Hebrews 11:7, the writer tells us of Noah: “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”

If you have time, brush up on the story of Noah by reading all of Genesis 6. Mankind had become so selfish and sinful that God’s heart was literally broken. God is love! God created the human race so that he could share this love. Many of us, at some point or another, know exactly what it feels like to love someone with all your heart only to be crushed when you realize that they do not love you back. It is devastating. Humanity had become utterly sinful. Our sin is destructive and devastating. It separates us from the presence of God (Isaiah 59). We had become so evil that God’s heart hurt and he wished that he had never created us. He was completely ready to wipe us from the face of the earth. Jesus’ interpretation of this time in history is found in Matthew 24:38, 39: “For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away.” Everyone in that day was living by the philosophy, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow will take care of itself.” What if there is no tomorrow? You see, sin is not breaking God’s law; it is breaking God’s heart.

Just when God was feeling completely rejected, he caught a glimmer of hope in the life of Noah. We are told that Noah was a righteous, blameless man, and he walked with God. One of the things that caught me in this story was the fact that God had lost hope. Many times we don’t think of God as one who is capable of losing all hope. However, when we look closely at the story, we see that this is the case. Mankind had become so selfish and sinful, that God was ready to wipe them, and all other creatures, off the face of the earth. He obviously felt defeated. He obviously felt that there was no way that humanity would ever live completely for him. And just when he was about to follow through on his plan, he saw this man named Noah. Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. Noah’s righteousness was a reaffirmation of God’s love and patience. When God saw Noah, it reminded him of all the reasons why he continues to love us and wait on us. Noah’s faith and perseverance had given God hope.

Just like Noah, we must walk with God when others will not! We must believe and not doubt. Noah believed, trusted that the flood would come just as God said that it would. What are we sure of? What are we certain of, even though we cannot see it? Jesus promises us a resurrection. We have not yet seen it, but in faith we believe it is coming. We believe it is coming because we believe in Jesus who died for it. Remember, in faith we believe he exists and that he will reward those who earnestly seek him. We continue to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, even when others may not follow us, because we believe that our faithfulness will be rewarded in our resurrection and eternal home in heaven. Life lived in the eternal presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Even if we are standing alone, we must never believe that all hope is lost. Our faithfulness gives hope and assurance to God.

Looking Forward: Never Back

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes, “This one thing I do: Forgetting what his behind and straining toward what it ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

In many ways, Paul writes this letter showing his brothers and sisters in the faith how they might experience joy in the midst of adversity. A key to finding joy in life is to forget what lies behind so that we can truly live for what lies ahead. It is hard for us to focus on the future when we are carrying around the burdens of our past. Think about an athlete running a race. The track is laid out in a circle. If the runner is looking over his shoulder from the moment the race begins, he will never know when to turn through the curve and he will eventually run off the track. That same runner will also never be able to run his best race if he is loaded down with weights.

Paul encourages us to throw off the weights of the past so that we can run a better race now. Paul encourages us to forget what lies behind (live forward) so that we can focus on our future. He knows that he is not perfect: “Not that I have already obtained all of this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on.” This reminds me of Paul’s words in chapter 1 and verse 6, “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” We will not obtain the prize for which God has called us heavenward until the day that Jesus Christ returns. However, the joy in the Christian life is living with the confidence that it is already there, secured by Christ, waiting for us the day he comes to take us home.

We can break the power of the past by living for the future. We must surrender our past to the cross of Christ. We do not completely erase those moments from our memory because that would be impossible. What we must do is release those moments so that they do not consume our thoughts and rule our hearts. We must release those moments so that they do not manipulate our lives any longer. Our past can be either the lead weight that holds us back, or the inspiration that speeds us into our future with God.

Paul also writes, “Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, our Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.”

Another key to finding joy in life is to keep our mind on heavenly things. Paul cautions the Philippian believers that there are some who live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their minds are on earthly things; their destiny is destruction; their god is their stomach; and their glory is in their shame. We must become allies of the cross of Christ. Our mind must be on heavenly things; our destiny is perfection; our god is the only true God, Creator and Sustainer of the universe; and our glory will be in the resurrection.

We live our lives focused on our promised resurrection. Paul reassured the saints in Rome that if we are united with Christ in his death (through our baptism), then we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. That is something worth living for! What on this earth could bring anyone more joy than to know that when they die it is not the end of their journey, but the beginning. As believers in Christ, we need not fear death, for it has no mastery over us. Because we have released our past to the cross of Christ, and Jesus has washed us clean, Jesus will return and we will participate in the resurrection.

We live our lives focused on our promised eternity. Jesus himself told his disciples that his Father’s house had many rooms, and he was going to prepare a room for them. And he added that if he was going to go to the trouble of preparing a room for them, he would certainly come back to get them. We are not promised anything on this earth. If there is one thing that life in this world has taught us, it is that there are no guarantees. That is one thing that changes when we accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We are guaranteed a resurrection. We are guaranteed that life after the resurrection will be eternal and lived in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. All we have to do is get there and check in! How much would our lives and attitudes change if we chose not to be weighed down by the burdens of our past, and we instead decided to rejoice and look forward to our guaranteed future?

Life lived in the past is not life at all! Living in the past, haunted by the things we cannot change, will certainly rob us of our joy and kill our witness as followers of Christ. To achieve and experience true joy in this life, we must be people that are always looking forward: never back!

With Unveiled Faces

“If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness. For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory.” – 2 Corinthians 3:9, 10

Through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have been granted a glorious life through the power of God. The old covenant (the law) is holy, righteous and glorious because it comes from God. However glorious it may have been, all that the law did was expose the sin in the lives of God’s people. The law made it plain to God’s people where they fell short of God’s glory, but the law was powerless to help people overcome sin. The ministry of the old covenant brought condemnation because it pointed out sin and its tragic consequence: death; but the ministry of the new covenant brought righteousness and life. The law was necessary, but it was never intended to be permanent. God’s people had to experience condemnation so that they could appreciate God’s mercy and forgiveness. His people had to experience death so that they could appreciate the life-giving Spirit. The new ministry of the Spirit is even more glorious. The changed hearts and lives of believers is an even more miraculous work of God than lightning, thunder, and earthquakes.

“Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away.” - 2 Corinthians 3:12, 13

Because of this surpassing glory, we live our lives unveiled by the power of hope. Paul seems to believe that Moses covered his face because the radiance of God would fade after he spoke with the Lord. Paul thinks that this action kept the Israelites from understanding that the glory of this old covenant was only temporary. In Christ, the veil is taken away. Because we know, and have experienced, the glory of God we have an everlasting hope. We believe and confidently, boldly profess that our God is a God of his word. Through Jesus Christ, we are directly connected with God and his glory. Because of our confidence in the glory of the new covenant, we live our lives with unveiled faces. What we know and what we profess is nothing to hide. We should not be afraid to see where God can take us. We shouldn’t allow our comfort and apprehension to cheat us out of experiencing God and his all-surpassing glory. We must boldly let God use us as his servants in his way, letting God’s glory take us places we may never have imagined.

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18

As we are strengthened by hope, we are also transformed by the power of the Spirit. Numerous places in the scriptures refer to freedom as freedom from death, sin, law, and condemnation. In this context, for Paul, freedom is the removal of any barriers that might hinder spiritual understanding. As for the Jews, their diehard dependence upon the old covenant and its ways became a barrier that separated them from God and his ever-increasing glory. They were unable to recognize Jesus as the glorious Messiah that all of their beloved scriptures were pointing to. Therefore, they were unable to accept Jesus and ultimately their hearts became hardened, which resulted in their being even further separated from God.

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Those 10 words can and will forever change your life. When Christ died for our sins, and was resurrected, the veil was removed. Now, we are free, nothing stands in our way of our experiencing God and his glory to the fullest. That is, nothing but ourselves. We must choose live in this freedom. We mustn’t let fear imprison us. We mustn’t let doubt enslave us. We mustn’t let the way we have always done things become the barrier that prevents us from experiencing God and his all-surpassing glory. Paul refers to this glory as “ever-increasing.” This implies an ongoing, never complete experience. As the Holy Spirit works through our lives, we step by step come closer to God’s perfect way of living. It happens little by little as the Holy Spirit points out more areas of our lives that need to be submitted to God’s will. As the Spirit is changing us, the glory of God is reflected in our lives as a beacon of light and testimony to the world of God’s greatness.

Unveil your face and allow the glory of God to be witnessed in your transformed life!