4 W’s (Welcome, Worship, Word, Witness) Tuesday, November 15th

Even though Tuesday passed by in a dark, cloudy atmosphere announcing the winter’s approach, the evening at ‘Sweet Surrender’ made us forget the sad weather outside as we experienced once again the homey charm of the place.

Kriszti, our Hungarian friend, did the welcome part by showing us the best ice-breaker. She formed a ribbon circle on the floor and made everybody step on it with both their feet. First difficulty – as the circle was very small, we had to hug tightly so that everybody could fit in. Next step – we were to change our position in the circle to stand in alphabetical order of our first name. Tricky, especially when you have to keep at least one of your feet on the ribbon! There’s no better chance to make some new close friends.

For the worship part, Eirik suggested that each take a couple of minutes to write down on a small sheet of paper some ideas about how we can contribute to our daily walk with God. Among all the problems and challenges that we’re facing in our lives, it’s just too easy to get muddleheaded in spiritual matters. It’s worthwhile to consider our priorities and find new spiritual goals.

Next, we had an appointment with Micah, one of the lesser prophets – true, he’s not as famous as some other Old Testament stars like Isaiah, but his message is of equal importance. In chapter 3, he speaks to Israel and Judah of the impending judgment. What are the visions in the next chapter? Together with Laurie (from Kansas), who introduced us to the extract discussed, Micah painted us a mountain of the house of the LORD established as the highest of the mountains and the nation of God reassembling under His blessed rule that will last forever and ever. Wow. That really makes us a minute part of HIS bigger (to say the least) picture. And yet, it really lifts your spirits when you think that He has everything under control and makes everything according to His plan.

And He’s ‘the one that’s safe to love’, as Laurie shared in the witness part. We can be sure that He won’t let us down, and that His message makes sense in a world where all the values are being questioned. Today, people look for a reliable bearing to head, and we as Christians should be the compass that shows it. That’s something to think of throughout the week.