I fully agree with what Selwyn has to say; and IÂ really liked the bit ‘the perfume of our Lord’s sacrifice still fills the air’.
Perhaps, the lack of energy and vitality seen in today’s church has more to do with our general lack of zeal in seeking an intimate relationship with God. Compared to the the Christian communities, that we read about in Acts, we are but a pale shadow of their obvious enthusiasm for serving our Lord.
It’s worth thinking about Selwyn’s answer to the question: “What are the most important lessons the Lord has taught you during your (many) years of ministry?”
His answer: “The realisation that Jesus is not simply seeking a personal relationship with me but an intimate one.”
The question to all of us, is: “What are we doing in response to God’s invitation to enter into a deeper relationship with Him?” Or, are we just too busy to even think about it?Â
Not personal but intimate
I fully agree with what Selwyn has to say; and IÂ really liked the bit ‘the perfume of our Lord’s sacrifice still fills the air’.
Perhaps, the lack of energy and vitality seen in today’s church has more to do with our general lack of zeal in seeking an intimate relationship with God. Compared to the the Christian communities, that we read about in Acts, we are but a pale shadow of their obvious enthusiasm for serving our Lord.
It’s worth thinking about Selwyn’s answer to the question: “What are the most important lessons the Lord has taught you during your (many) years of ministry?”
His answer: “The realisation that Jesus is not simply seeking a personal relationship with me but an intimate one.”
The question to all of us, is: “What are we doing in response to God’s invitation to enter into a deeper relationship with Him?” Or, are we just too busy to even think about it?Â