If the stuff that is in the Bible isn't true, if it doesn't work today and if Jesus didn't really mean what he said - I'm not interested in any of it. Thanks, but you can keep your rituals and your moral teaching. However, I believe what's in the Bible is true, it does work today and Jesus really meant what he said. And I build my life on that belief.
Jesus tells a story about a rich man who invites guests to a dinner. They all politely decline with various excuses. So the guy decides to invite anyone who will come. Lame beggars, poor people and literally anyone who will accept the invitation. Jesus says that the Kingdom of Heaven is like this. All are welcome - you just have to accept the invitation. Read the full story here..
When I read this story recently, I had an idea. I manage two phenomenal ladies. Pippa Elmes and Miriam Swaffield. They are two of the most energetic, creative and loving people you could ever meet and I'm always looking for ways to manage them well.
On Friday, they turned up to work at 7:30am expecting a quiet team day in the countryside. Instead, I gave them twelve hours to throw a banquet for anyone who would come. They rose to the challenge and at 7:30pm they opened the doors and held a banquet for over 100 people from all walks of life. God provided the food and drink through generous people and shops in York and they raised over £600 for a local charity who work with the homeless and destitute.
Please watch the short video of the day below. It is quite incredible what happened!
Imagine if we believed that we could really still do the stuff in the Bible. Imagine if it was true. Imagine if it all still worked. Guess what....it is and it does!
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Subscribe to this comment's feedwritten by Marie , January 15, 2013
Jesus exists and a close relationship with Him is the best thing that can happen and the only thing really worth having. His unconditional love for us is awsome and his joy is better than anything that can be experienced. When in His presence, nothing else matters, He is enough. Ask Him to come and awaken your spirit and He will transform your life. Without Him we run around like a mouse when the cat has its paw on its tail, much effort and getting nowhere.
written by Robbie , December 11, 2012
Wow that was so amazing a challenging!
written by Leanne V , November 22, 2012
Absolutely brilliant. So encouraged by what you accomplished in a day. So impressed too. Well done and thank you to Jesus who makes all this really happen!
written by Francis Zarb , November 22, 2012
Awesome - Been trying to convince churches to Pay It Forwards - But Just keep it to simple obedience of Gods eternal word - Jesus NEVER fails.
written by Tony Crawford , November 21, 2012
Well done to all but don't burn yourselves out on the sprint challenges, we (the church) are in for the long hall and providing banquets (food banks) will be increasingly needed to share the good news in word and deed. Abundant Blessings to All
