As I go through life I have become more and more aware of the genuine need we all have to be part of a family. And I am increasingly moved by the privilege we have as Believers in Jesus to belong not only to the earthly family which we are born into, but also to the family of God which we are “reborn” into through Jesus. What a gift!
However, I am also increasingly aware that in either case what makes the concept of the family meaningful goes far beyond our birth or rebirth into it. In the end it is our shared experience that forms the bond and brings us that net of love and safety that our hearts all long for. It is the time spent walking alongside each other through thick and thin that makes the difference and truly turns us into a family. Joys and sorrows, ups and downs, times of grieving and times of celebration, good times and difficult times. It is the time spent traveling through life together, marking the way with milestones built from both the ordinary and the extraordinary pieces of rock that life places in our path that makes our bond unbreakable. This past Sunday we had a wonderful opportunity to mark and celebrate a significant and particularly victorious milestone in the life of one of our dear family members at the Interlake Full Gospel Church.
This is Willa. On Sunday we celebrated her victory over cancer which began last August. She shared with us her trust in Jesus to bring her through this difficult battle in her life and how He was with her every step of the way bringing her triumphantly through it all. She is such an inspiration! To have this moment to celebrate this victory with her is a precious gift which we have all felt deeply in our hearts.
Way to go Willa! We are truly rejoicing with you and praising God for His goodness!
