Humility and surrender opens our hearts to be directed by God.Gene says, “The greatness of a person is in direct proportion to their surrender.” Mary and Joseph submitted to God by traveling to Bethlehem for the required census, even though the birth of their baby was imminent. Can we allow God to interrupt our plans? We can choose to put God aside, or like Mary and Joseph humble ourselves and accept God’s timing as the best timing and believe that he is in control.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.