As we focus on the birth of Christ at the close of 2011, I'd
like to share with you a scripture I read one morning. The passage is speaking of Joseph, Jesus Step
Dad.
“But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, Son of David, do not fear to take
Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in here is from the Holy
Spirit.” Mat. 1:20
Sometimes
God will birth a vision inside of us directing us to something new, challenging
or dangerous. But a heavenly messenger
greets us with the same line almost every time, “Do not fear”. I think fear is a very normal response to the
call of God. Keep in mind that Joseph
was in right relationship with God, he could hear God's voice. As he (and we) move forward with these God
sized challenges and visions you can count on some bumps along the road. Doubt, reason and anxiety all call us back to
a safe place. As we sit in our fear
considering whether to obey God's call or not, remember who called you. God did not call us to failure. God has an end result that He will
accomplish, He gives you and I opportunity to work together with Him to
accomplish His purpose.
God has
encouraged us during our journey; through the Scriptures, through people and
through life's circumstances. May God
bless you with dreams, visions and calling this Christmas season.
Here are some updates and prayer requests:
- A new recreation center is under construction at Grace Children's Home!
- Michael has started meeting with our interns once a week for study and instruction (We're reading “Radical”).
- God has brought us another homeschool co-op that is awesome!
- Please pray for wisdom and provision in the new projects under way.
- Pray that we'll demonstrate Christ's love in all we say and do.
- Pray for continued provision and protection.
“For our God will do immeasurably more than all we ask
or imagine, according to His power that is at work in us”. (Eph. 3:20)
¡Feliz
Navidad! (C'mon, sing the song....you know you want to.)
The Hanson's
Ps. As we near the
end of the tax year, we'd love to be an outlet for that last minute charitable
donation tax write off you are looking for.
We have special projects at GCH and a need for monthly supporters. Thank you for your consideration.
