Crossing borders

Our sermon on Sunday was all about crossing borders. Living in Zimbabwe we cross the border regularly to neighbouring countries for groceries (not as much as in the past), medical services (definitely) and "time out".

Pastor G focused on the crossing of "unseen" borders that require us to "take a leap of faith". God clearly promised his people that he would lead the way to the promised land, they only had to obey and trust Him. This sermon touched my heart in so many ways, especially after celebrating Samuel's life the past week. Adoption, what an awezim border to cross.

Crossing borders with God :

- means getting out of your comfort zone;

- leads you into unknown territory;

- can place you right in the firing line - there where the action is, where God wants you to act;

- will cost you something, it already cost Jesus everything;

BUT crossing borders with God will also bring you untold joy, peace and so much more.

Again I want to share the words of a song. This song was written last year at a Women's conference here in Zimbabwe after one of the visiting pastors received a prophetic word for Zimbabwe. Every time our congregation sings this song, you can feel the Spirit moving.....

Arise Zimbabwe, turn to God

From the ruins

A beautiful building arise,

Tabernacle of the Most High

And the wind on our faces

Is the presence of your Spirit

Creating out of pain New Life

As the word of the Almighty

Thunders over this country

Arise Zimbabwe, turn to God

Arise Zimbabwe, turn to God

"Lord, give us strength & wisdom to cross the borders

that will lead to the healing of this country.

Lord, open our eyes, fill our hearts with compassion & a desire

to cross borders and reach out to those in need.

Thank you Lord that You are already on the other side of each of our borders."