Significance

I have just returned from an exciting weekend with other Students from Emmanuel. A weekend of excellent teaching, joyful fellowship and a God speaking to some little students.

We were blessed.

David Campbell (founder of Emmanuel 30 years ago, now in Canada) spoke at each session. Again, he blew us away.

One of the messages that got my attention was about Church... I love church.

All that church needs to be and how it needs to be it. Check out my summary of the church here, summary is a bit lacking but it makes some points...

The big point was about how Jesus brought significance and value to people (Woman at the well, Zacheus, disciples, me), people have worth, a purpose - because of Jesus.

How did he do this? Talking to them, bringing words from God, devoting time to them, teaching them loving them. This is an example for us, when we hear from God (which may be more than we think) we need to be faithful, brave and confident in sharing God's word. A specific word from God for me makes me step back, a word that speaks directly to my life, encouraging or admonishing, amazes me and challenges me. But also gives me value, significance and love. God cares, so much so he is willing to speak directly into my life.

This is what Jesus did so well, what David did with us students by caring, being interested and by speaking powerful words directly to many of us.

Value is found in God, in Church, in Love, not anywhere else.