Building for Eternity
Archive for February, 2009
A Lasting Legacy
2 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
Sometimes I go and wander through the grave yard at St. Luke’s. Seeing the graves helps me ‘keep it real’ in terms of seeing people saved from hell for heaven. I read the headstones, and try to ascertain what legacy remains.
I often hear advertisements asking me, “Have you got your affairs in order” or “Would your family be okay if something were to happen to you?”
Having an eternal priority, Jesus set his affairs in order and ensured that he would leave an eternal legacy. Before his death he tells his followers ‘Love one another.’ (Jn 13:34)
Jesus’ resurrection teaches us to set our heart on the things eternal, Jesus’ legacy remains, ‘Love one another.’ The Eternal King has taught us to Build for Eternity. He lives to see his last will and testimony carried out. ‘Love one another.’
He wants us to care.
Shane Dirks
“Un-contacted Tribes really do exist”
2 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
Last May one of Brazil’s last un-contacted tribes were spotted in the far western Amazon jungle. The Indians were sighted in an Ethno-Environmental Protected Area during a governmental flight. They photographed “strong & healthy” warriors. Their governmental policy is to ensure “total autonomy” and leave the isolated tribes alone.
Our “authority” said: “Go into all the world and make disciples.” We need to respect the culture of the lost tribes but we also have a responsibility to teach them about Jesus.
Closer to home, there may be some “lost tribes” in the houses next door to us in our streets. It may now be two or three generations since they had a meaningful contact with Christianity.
Whether near or far, Jesus has given us the task of making disciples. His promise to go with us assumes that we are “going”.
Stephen Semenchuk