Dear Friends, Today we celebrate Australia Day and remember as the
Psalmist says 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world
and all who live in it. The first thing we remember about Australia is that
God is the owner of this land and this means that it is a gift from Him to
us. We are to live in this land in a way which honours the Lord and
respects every person we encounter. As our society becomes more
fractured through various identity groups we find that we have less in
common and we need something to draw us together. More than ever it is
knowing the Lord and being part of His family that creates community
and identity. As we celebrate Australia Day may we treat all Australians
with respect and dignity and may we care for this nation in a way which
shows good stewardship and honours the Lord. Our reading for today
continues our series in the parables of Jesus. In Matthew 13:44-52 we
learn that the Kingdom of God is like a treasure hidden in a field. When
we experience faith in Jesus He fills us with great joy and His presence
and we refuse to hold back anything which would stop us from receiving
this great gift from God. The great barrier to God’s Blessing is often
unforgiveness which prevents us from enjoying the blessing of God. As
God has been gracious to us may we show His grace and mercy to others.
May God help us to bless us with Christ in 2020. God’s Blessing David Continue Reading..