Faith for life

Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see Hebrews 11:1 ...otherwise it is not faith! Christians do not need God to stand in front of them, in all his mighty power and holiness, for them to know that he is there. Likewise, we do not need to literally hear his majestic voice, booming in our ears, for us to understand his desires for and directions to us. Though that would be awesome! However, faith is more than just a 'feeling'. Don't get me wrong. It is CONFIDENCE and it is ASSURANCE.  I can understand why a non-believer cannot get to grips with this. As they have never had a true experience with Jesus. If you had, you would not have forgotten it. So, they do not know how unbelievable and wonderful it is. And it truly is wonderful . However, when you do encounter Jesus, and you will if you really want to in your heart, you will receive that confidence and that assurance. For it is his gift to us, and he loves to g...

In Matthew 16:13-16 is says: Jesus asked his disciples: 'Who do the people say I am?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the other prophets. 'But what about you?' Jesus asked. 'Who do you say I am?' As we read on, Peter replies that he knows that Jesus is the Messiah. The word 'Messiah' is Greek and literally means 'the promised deliverer', the one who was foretold and will deliver his people from their struggles and sins. I was challenged, a couple of days ago, to really question who I am saying Jesus is. Because, even though I will joyfully tell anyone that Jesus is my saviour, my rock, I struggle sometimes to tell myself when I am suffering that Jesus is also my defender, my rock and my deliverer . He delivers me daily from hardships, persecution, doubts, fears and weaknesses. I am made brand new, and fear leaves me. If you already have Jesus in your life, question yo...

Finally, I have arrived in Aalborg!  It's been months in the planning, well, mental planning, but I'm now officially on Danish soil; ready to start an experience that will change my life. Also, I found out on the plane that Denmark has been ranked the second happiest country in the world, hazar! It's a wonderful, sunny day here in northern Denmark, but the hotel is oddly peaceful at the moment, as I appear to only be the third student to arrive yet. I'm certain the peace won't last long! There are lots of people arriving tomorrow from all over the world: South Africa, America, Canada, France, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Australia and more, so, no doubt, the hotel will soon be buzzing like a  beehive with activity. Monday is the day when everything officially starts. I can't believe I was only at home in rainy Birmingham this morning; packing the last of my luggage, giving my cheeky cat a hug and trying, for what seemed like an eternity, to get my filthy,...