On Friday before the fellowship time, we have a time of prayer. I am very touched that brothers and sisters are rebuking myself and the fellowship that we are to be serious on spiritual growth. I was told that we meet together for God's glory. God's name is glorified when people are more passionate for God. Fellowship and worship is for God's glory. We are to be God centred. A fellowship that glorifies God have brothers and sisters who live out how Jesus Christ lived. We seek to know the people better. We seek to break down the barriers of cliques. We need to be focused and be intentional about the time we meet together for God's glory. We prayed to God for this to happen. We all are convicted that we need to pray more. We want to see more people experiencing the joy of God. We want to see more people seeking God.
During fellowship, we learned the basics of the Gospel message and we practice sharing the Gospel. I find that when the fellowship is centred on Gospel, there is peace and purpose. On Saturday, I spent time with my family. We went hiking. I feel like I was a junior high age kid again as my parents took me out to hiking when I was a kid. I am aware that there are quite a few families and kids going out on hiking on the last weekend. I am thankful for God for providing a wonderful family.
On Sunday, we learned about Joshua, Judges, and Ruth in our overview of the Bible class. I was reminded that we are rebellious and God is always faithful. This pattern is repeated throughout the Old Testament. During the sermon time, the message was to challenge brothers and sisters to see the world for what it is. The world is full of suffering and injustice. We are studying the book of Isaiah. Isaiah is a messenger of God who spoke on behalf of God. He was honestly proclaiming what was the true condition of the nation. Likewise for us, God's Words and prayer enables us to see the true condition of our world.
On Monday, I went to the Royal Ontario Museum with Vicky. The museum opened my eyes to what happened in history. There are displays about extinction of wildlife, religion in ancient times, wars, and a section dedicated to the genocide in Cambodia. We later went to tour around U of T. We encountered an old classmate of Vicky and we chatted a bit. We had the opportunity to share with him what we believed as follower of Christ.
I am really thankful for this wonderful weekend.
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