Mark’s epilogue to the family serivce reminded us that life is about more than simply turning up to church on Sundays; it’s important that as Christians, we find our place in the Son, understanding that fulness of life comes when we fulfil our purpose in God.
Col 2:9-10 reminds us that all the fulness of the Godhead dwells in Christ and we have been given fulness in Him. If we are to live fulfilling lives, we need to be rooted and established in Christ, understanding that we are chosen people, God’s special possession (1 Pet 2:9) so that we can declare the praises of God who has called us from darkness into light and life. Eph 2:10 makes it clear that God has prepared good works in advance for us to do, and fulfilment comes as we find out the things we are uniquely equipped to do in Christ. We all have places to which God calls us to go (our workplaces, our neighbourhoods, our social contacts), but we are also called to work together in church, each of us fulfilling our potential and knowing our calling. God uses all shapes and sizes; we need to find our place in the Son.
‘Feels like I’m
Looking for a reason
Roamin’ through the night to find
My place in this world
My place in this world
Not a lot to lean on
I need your light to help me find
My place in this world.’ (‘Place In This World’, Michael W. Smith)
We also had three birthdays to celebrate (although only two were willing to be photographed!)
