We have been swept along in a wonderful story. The story of God’s continued work in his world, following the faithful and triumphant work of Jesus. It seems like each chapter of the book of Acts continues to remind us of the fact that God is answering the prayer he taught us to pray, “thy kingdom come.”

We see this clearly in chapter 12, a chapter we will look at in more detail in a couple of weeks. For now how about a teaser from Uncle John Stott:

The chapter opens with James dead, Peter in prison and Herod triumphing; it closes with Herod dead, Peter free and the word of God triumphing. Such is the power of God to overthrow hostile human plans and to establish his own in there place. Tyrants may be permitted for a time to boast and bluster, oppressing the church and hindering the spread of the gospel, but they will not last. In the end, their empire will be broken and their pride abased.

On Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, our very fine missions team will be sponsoring a weekend to focus on just how we see the Word of God triumphing around the world, often in the face of extreme opposition. Dr. Greg Perry from Covenant Theological Seminary (who has also spent a number of years abroad) will teach throughout the weekend with the goal of helping us to reflect on missions around the world and specifically how we responsibly take our place.

As I said we are being swept along in a wonderful story, not simply the book of Acts, but the continuing outworking of the Gospel today. Wouldn’t it be worthwhile to join your brothers and sisters in a weekend of reflection? (Details on time and place below.)

See you this weekend

Andrew

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