Matthew 1:23 (CEV) ~ "A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel," which means "God is with us."
This morning's God-honouring worship led by the Melbourne Staff Band certainly reminded us of the Advent truth ~ "God with us". The band's executive officer, Major Len Turner, spoke candidly from God's Word, encouraging us to be constantly assured of God's omnipresence that purposes to draw us closer to His love, joy and peace.
"Here we come a-carolling among the leaves so green..." seems very applicable to describe the band's outreach to bring some real Christmas cheer to Inala's hostel and nursing home residents. The MSB's engaging music ministry was greatly appreciated by both residents and staff.
Our territory sure is blessed to have such a superb group of Christian musicians passionate about spreading the Good News of God's Love with their musical gifts. On a personal and reflcective note, we are each 'blessed beyond measure' when we claim the promises of God, not only for the past and future, but also for the present.
'Immanuel ~ God is with us', everyday.
