If you've read this blog for any length of time, it won't surprise you to hear me say how honored and grateful I am to be in relationship with my brothers and sisters in Christ around the world, how much I have learned from them, how they challenge me, and how they inspire me.
Recently I read this article, "What we say when we don't mention the Gospel" an honest and well written reminder of our desperate need for a Savior....and for me another reminder of of our need for relationship. (Highly recommend reading the article - definitely worth the time.)
Being in relationship, in true partnership, with Christ followers in other cultures, reminds me in deep ways that what really matters is Jesus, trust in the hope and truth of His Gospel.
Being in real cross-cultural relationship has a way of showing you that you don't have all the answers and you don't have everything figured out. The food, the dress, the music, the style of worship, the approach to time....it's all gloriously different.
A reminder that God is calling to Himself people from every tribe, tongue and nation.
A reminder that there are a lot of things that are important, but only one is necessary....Jesus.
I pray this season of Lent finds you being reminded of the sufficiency, centrality, beauty, joy and amazement of Jesus. (Really great thoughts and recommended readings, here.)
