A Personal Word
Scripture – 2 Peter 1:16-18: 16We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
Reflection: The most reliable stories I can tell are those from my own experience. I can repeat stories other have told, and sometimes that’s a good thing to do. But nothing beats a personal story.
I’m an eyewitness of the majesty of Christ. I have seen and experienced what He can do with people. A lot of times people are hesitant to get into discussions about their faith because they’re afraid they’ll be asked questions they can’t answer. I’ve learned to simply own up to that when it happens. Rather than being shut up by what I don’t know, I can open up to what I do.
Christ has changed my life in miraculous ways. I am nothing less than a new creation in Him. That continues to be an on-going experience. Trusting Him is the best decision I’ve ever made. I can talk about the meaning and implications of that.
What is your experience of Christ? What can you talk about with authority? What will you?
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reflection: The most reliable stories I can tell are those from my own experience. I can repeat stories other have told, and sometimes that’s a good thing to do. But nothing beats a personal story.
I’m an eyewitness of the majesty of Christ. I have seen and experienced what He can do with people. A lot of times people are hesitant to get into discussions about their faith because they’re afraid they’ll be asked questions they can’t answer. I’ve learned to simply own up to that when it happens. Rather than being shut up by what I don’t know, I can open up to what I do.
Christ has changed my life in miraculous ways. I am nothing less than a new creation in Him. That continues to be an on-going experience. Trusting Him is the best decision I’ve ever made. I can talk about the meaning and implications of that.
What is your experience of Christ? What can you talk about with authority? What will you?
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
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