Reflecting on 2005

A new year is begun. As I reflect on the past year, I see that God has done great things in my life! It seems strange, that I'd still be in the process of having my burial clothes removed after more than a year of my Christian walk.

What am I talking about? My pastor just taught John 11:38-57 this morning. It's an awesome picture. Jesus could have rolled away the stone by himself. He could have personally unwrapped Lazarus' grave clothes. Instead he allowed others to take part in the resurrection of Lazarus! Likewise, He allows us the opportunity to aid in the spiritual rebirth of our neighbors! Jesus supplies the power to bring them to everlasting life, but we get to roll away the stone by speaking the Gospel, the Good News, to them. He also allows us the opportunity to loose the grave clothes of those who have been born again into the Kingdom by teaching and discipling.

Just recently during the Wal-Mart gift wrapping (which I mentioned in my previous post, The Reason for the Season) I was afforded the opportunity to witness to people while their Christmas gifts were being wrapped. The cloth that had my jaws tied shut was removed with the help of my Church's youth leader. Thanks Nick!

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