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As the conversation between God and the prophet draws to a close, God gives Habakkuk a vision of the fulfillment of his promise in 2:3. God will bring justice to the nations and set all things right. In the light of this conversation and revelation, Habakkuk responds with a profession of faith. As we wrestle with God about things happening in the world and in our lives, we are called to the same response of rejoicing and trusting in the Lord.
One of our values at Friendship is being a community which is multi-generational. So, for the next several weeks, we are planning to lean into this value, by reflecting on the blessing and calling God gives to us throughout the various stages of our lives. We begin this week with childhood, and the reminder of the joy and wonder of this stage of life, as well as how God would have us all learning from our children in our faith. ...
This week we continue our series on discipleship, considering this text where Peter briefly walks on the water of the sea with Jesus. This powerful story reminds us that following Jesus doesn't always lead us through still waters. The journey calls for our continued trust in Christ, and keeping our eyes fixed on him, because in our own strength we will sink. We are also reminded and encouraged again of the power and grace of the one we are called to follow. ...
The story of Deborah invites us to ask several questions, like “What current situation of mine calls for my courage?” And “Who is the real Deliverer of God’s people? It is God Himself, of course, who uses an unlikely trio of ordinary people to accomplish his purposes. If so, then “What important, but shared role, might God be calling me to join with others in for His purposes today?” ...
