Read Luke Chapter 5 (you can use a Bible you have, or follow the link)

‘Love God, Love others, and make disciples’: that’s the work of followers of Jesus in a nutshell. Jesus gathered around him a group of 12 disciples and from those small beginnings now some third of the world’s population are Christians. Disciples are learners… and at different stages of the journey. Three words have shaped much of my ministry, they are: Awaken, Develop and Sustain. In Luke chapter 5 we have the call of the first disciples – something was awakened in them that prompted a complete change in life’s direction. We hear of John the Baptist’s influence and questions about Jesus’ new way – a development in faith and understanding of God’s will.

For 21st Century followers of Jesus, we too are on a journey. It has been hugely encouraging to hear of so many rising to the challenge to read a chapter a day from Luke… for some an awakening, or re-awakening to the words, insights and promises of scripture… for some a development in the discipline (note the root of the word!) of regular Bible reading… and for some continuing sustenance in the journey of faith…

May this Advent journey be an adventure in faith…

With love, truth and light…

Donald.