Journey, an update 4-27-07

“I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another. I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again….” Romans 15:14-15a

Last update I wrote on 2 Peter 1:12 about being reminded. This week as I finished up my study of Romans the thought was reinforced by these verses. It is good to be drawn back to the depth of the wisdom and knowledge of God in a new and deeper way.

The conference was also a wonderful reinforcement of this. It was a beautiful reminder of my calling and God’s faithfulness. It was also a great encouragement to hear about how He is working all over to draw the nations to himself.

During the conference we had practical discussion and teaching sessions as well as times of sharing, prayer and instruction in the Word. One speaker spoke on Lost Visions and how God rekindles them. The other speaker did a series on Sacrifice and Substitution. I was challenged in several ways. One quote that particularly challenged me was, “Cost is a relative term based on the value of the object obtained.” What cost compares to the value of lives brought from death to eternal life?