“Control turns the very thing that God sends to bring us life and freedom into a perceived threat to our sense of security. We end up trading the peace of His provision for the anxiety of our own striving.” - @andrejosiah

Pst Andre kicked off our advent series, Missing Jesus, as we enter a season of contemplation as a church family, and collectively ponder on the wonder of Jesus’ birth.

Sharing from the life of king Herod, who grappled with an excessive need for control, Pst Andre asked us to consider if there are areas in our lives where we too cling to our desire for control, and as a result, experience exhaustion and spiritual emptiness.

While the illusion of control enslaves us, we can have hope in Jesus. As we let go of control, and a choose a posture of surrender, He grants us His peace and rest.

As we enter the new week and reflect on the word, let us reflect on the areas that we are clinging to control that God is prompting us to release. As we prayerfully surrender them to Him, that we can rediscover life in Christ and His resurrection power.