"It is clear gentlemen, that by the decisions you are making, you do not want to win the war."
These were the words that swung the 2nd World War into the Allied forces favour when Winston Churchill met with his generals and told them what he thought about their decision making.
I learnt
this yesterday and have been captured by the statement. Jesus came to defeat
the enemy, which he did completely, and then left the good news in the hands of
twelve men. Ever since then, the number of believers has been increasing as we
continue our role in the great battle plan to proclaim the overwhelming act of
Jesus who has made a way for us to be reunited with our Father for all
eternity.
There is
a battle raging for human souls. Those of us who believe in the finished work
of Jesus, the Son of God, have been enlisted to be part of the great army
leading people into His safe arms. And now, as I reread Winston Churchill's
statement, I plead with God that the decisions we make will convince our Father
that we are with Him and that we are determined to win the battles raging in
our own lives and in the lives of others.
As God
has given vision to us as a community, I ask this: By the decisions you are
making, will those around you be convinced that you are determined to see the
vision come to fulfilment as God continues to pursue mankind for his glory?
I end
this letter reminding us of the future that Southcity has:
"Under God’s lead, Southcity will become a community of people transformed by Jesus. We envision upwards of 3000 people worshiping Jesus spread throughout multiple locations across the Hibiscus Coast, all on mission for the Gospel."
May our Father in heaven strengthen you as you realign yourselves into position in order for this great army to roll out and win the battle.
May courage be yours.
Rich
