Trusting in God's Faithfulness
I hope this message finds you well and warm! I am writing this from up North, with snow falling all around, like a snow globe. There is a roaring fire in the fireplace, music playing in the background and the sound of a baby jabbering away as she plays with her toys and takes delight in everything around her, clapping her hands and grinning with excitement! Oh to have the innocence and joy of an infant, not worried about anything because she has the watchful eyes of her parents, grandparents and uncle to keep her from all harm and meet her every need. In many ways, we are called to have that same childlike trust in our Heavenly Father, yet we let worries enter in and we forget.
This week Sunday, our daily devotional from Paul David Tripp takes us to Numbers 28-30, a passage that reminds us of the deep and abiding faithfulness of God. In these chapters, we see God's instructions to His people about their offerings, vows, and festivals. While the Israelites were called to remember God through their sacrifices, the truth that stands out is that our hope is not in our remembering God, but in His remembering us. God is not distant, and He has not forgotten us. In fact, He is always present, ever faithful, and His promises endure from generation to generation.
As we reflect on His faithfulness, we can take comfort in the reality that our mission is not about our perfect memory or our perfect obedience, but about trusting in God's unchanging love and commitment to us. He has not forgotten His people, and He is ever working to bring His Kingdom to fruition.
In this light, I also want to highlight the role of women in our church family and the importance of our Women's Ministry as part of the broader mission of God. The ministry to women is an integral part of nurturing the body of Christ and extending His love and grace to others. Our vision statement is to help women encounter God through Bible study and discipleship, enfold women in the life and work of the church, encourage women in their walk with God, and to equip women to serve and to grow in love for God and others. Our gathering and service together, whether through Bible study, outreach, or fellowship, is a way for us to remember the calling God has placed on our lives—to be vessels of His love, to serve those around us, and to encourage one another in our walk with Christ.
I encourage each of you, women and men alike, to consider how God is calling you to be a part of His mission. Let us all be reminded that He remembers us, and through His remembrance, we are empowered to remember others, to serve, and to be witnesses of His grace.
I look forward to seeing how God will continue to move through our community as we step forward in faith together. May we all be encouraged by the truth that, while we may forget, God never does. He remembers us, and He is always at work in our lives.