Move ahead with confidence…
The manger is empty…
…at the perfect time, God sent us His Son. That is history!
The cross is empty…
…the price for our redemption has been paid. That also is history!
The tomb is empty…
…providing victory over sin, death, and hell. That too is history!
We move into the new year with confidence because of our privileges!
The privilege of prayer…
…He knows, He understands, He intercedes! (Hebrews 4:15–16)
The privilege of fellowship…
…meeting together to encourage one another! (Hebrews 10:25)
The privilege of fullness…
…the Spirit within, assuring, leading, gifting, using, and flowing out! (John 7:37–38; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16, 22–23)
A short anecdote for your edification
In December OBI sent some money to provide a leader in Africa the privilege of bringing his pastors and their wives together for a one-day, end-of-year gathering of good food, warm fellowship, and the ministry of the Word… a “mini-OBI”! I just got the report of joy, testimonies, and tears… one pastor said it had been a long time since he and his wife were able to have a good meal together! That’s encouragement… that’s OBI!
I wish each of you a blessed new year! Let’s keep going! Crowning day is coming!
Privileged by grace; committed to serve,
Jerry