Reflections - January 2022
As this year of 2022 has begun, with us being ready or not… It has been great to look back and realize that while there have been many times the unexpected or change has happened – even as our weather has changed throughout the seasons, GOD is STILL faithful. HIS WORD is still true. God’s word stands forever – 1 Peter 1:22 and following reads (in the ESV): "Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for 'All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.' And this word is the good news that was preached to you." God is faithful to provide the strength we need at the moment – and He wants us to TRUST HIM.
As we pursue the truth of God’s Word, Hebrews 3 tells us that He equips us through that living and active word which is sharper than a two-edged sword. Sometimes that equipping even comes through the trials He brings us through.
This past year the Lord has given us the opportunity to walk alongside some individuals and families who have lost their loved ones or were dealing with other serious challenges. God has given us the opportunity to help various missionaries and mission organizations with some of their tech needs, outreach ministries, videos, and even websites. There have also been opportunities to walk alongside local churches as they continue to navigate streaming and online tools for outreach and in-house tech needs.
Some of the "media" projects we’ve been working on include: recording special short videos and recording video sessions with our volunteer Karsten, for the weekly email topics. Jocelyn has been busy editing the weekly videos, as well as the editing for some of the special series like "the Basics of True Life", and video excerpts on "The Beatitudes". The goal is to get all of these videos linked from our websites and social media accounts. ALL of these videos can currently be found: at sveq.org/video or take a look at the links in the description or comments.
There are STILL many opportunities ahead. If you want to learn how you can help – begin by USING the resources. Take a look at SVEQ.ORG and subscribe to our social media accounts for notifications as things are released. Be sure to share these resources so you can help equip others for Christ.
