FFFFantastic!
Firm Foundations (FF) was fantastic – a really wonderful weekend. Of course, it helped that the skies were blue, the ground stayed dry, and I personally had a nice comfy bed in a nearby travelodge – but nevertheless, I was deeply impressed by the whole event, and I now know what all the fuss was about. There is something very moving and inspiring about the sight of 1000 young people all praising God together (in their own way); and committing themselves to living for God when they go back home. At several points during the weekend I had tears in my eyes (and I have been to many of these kinds of events); to quote the kids it was “well good”.
On a serious note, there have been times in recent years when I have been deeply depressed about the future of the Church: will the next generation pick up the torch and carry it forward? I now know that the answer is a resounding YES, and my gloominess has turned into an excited optimism. I cant wait to see what God is going to do in and through our young people. It certainly wont be the same as the past – each generation has a new calling and a new way of going about it; but it will be great to see it happening. Meanwhile, we older folk need to be praying, supporting, encouraging, and setting them free to be themselves for God’s glory.
Have a good week and may God richly bless you!
Stephen.
One final joke: “Fisherman, how many fish have you caught? Answer: “Well, when I have caught one more, it will be one.”
