We have quickly found ourselves in the holiday season, where we give thanks, give gifts and eat lots of food. When we are confronted with the reality of how much we really have and the abundant grace given to us regularly, we sure do have a lot to be thankful for. This year in Barefoot Students, we have been truly blessed with the chance to lead students to the cross of Jesus Christ. Each and every week that we have students come through the doors and get to see Godly adults, and hear about a God’s plan for their life, we get to rejoice.
I read a quote online this week that I thought really hits home.
"When you don't see yourself as very bad, you cannot see God as very good."
-Pastor Mark Driscoll
It can look a little harsh at first, but think about it, our sins are constant and in ever need of reconciliation. If we don't confront that daily, we will move forward with a small view of what God’s role is in our life. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says to do everything for the Glory of God. What a great reminder for this month. Think about our actions and our generosity and then think about to whom we will give credit. Do we show everyone how good we are, or how great our God is. Do we collect the glory for ourselves, or let our actions be a reflection of our Savior’s actions.
Our student ministries want to be that reflection. If we bring kids into our building just to point to our goodness or our strength, I believe we would be doing the students a disservice. We have a great leadership team each week, not because of our goodness, but because of God’s goodness and grace in out lives. We find it a humbling privilege to be involved in God’s plan for the students of Port Angeles.
Look for opportunities to point people to Jesus this season. We all have people in our lives that are watching; what will they see?
Have a wonderful Christmas season!
- Chris Cummings