Grace and Peace to you Friend,
Isaiah 9:6
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
God's gift to all humankind; the birth of the Christ child. His purpose was to be the perfect sacrifice, taking on the sin of humanity and thereby securing our salvation. Our relationship with God has been restored by Grace, through faith in Him.
Isn't this the message that unites all Christian people in the ministry of Kairos? This message has not and will never lose its power. The Holy Spirit continually convicts us of this truth and holds us firmly in the faith.
I am conscious of the many other gifts God gives to each of us. Maslow's Hierarchy succinctly orders them as follows:
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Physiological wellbeing consisting of food, shelter and our daily needs.
- Safety, in terms of health, employment, property and social stability.
- Love and belonging with family and friends gives us a sense of connection.
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Esteem, where we have respect of others and self, with confidence that we can also be an individual.
- Finally, Self-Actualisation is meaning and purpose in life with a sense of morality and creativity.
These are all gifts that come from a loving God.
There is the gift of being in partnership with Him in ministry too. God's love is such that we become his co-workers, despite our foibles, to do His work on earth.
Proverbs 14:31
"Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honours God."
All humans are made in the image of God, and we should treat vulnerable brothers and sisters with compassion and justice. So, it is with thanks I say to all of you, no matter what role you play, you are all an important part of the Ministry that is Kairos.
May God bless you all as you become a gift to others.