Sarah Seabrook continued in a recent series considering the lives and callings of important figures in Christian history, leading us through the journey of British politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce. Slavery and injustice remain a heartbreaking reality in our world, and until that is no longer the case, we cannot tire of our part in God’s movement against them.
TEXT
Galatians 3: 28
Genesis 1: 26-28
Galatians 6: 9-10
“I hope the Lord will make him a blessing both as a Christian and a statesman. How seldom do these characters coincide!! But they are not incompatible.”
- John Newton
“God Almighty has set before me two Great Objects: the suppression of the Slave Trade and the Reformation of Manners.”
- William Wilberforce
“Power is for flourishing. When power is used well, people and the whole cosmos come more alive to what they were meant to be. And flourishing is the test of power.”
-Andy Crouch
“I resolve to endeavour henceforth to live more for the glory of God, and the good of my fellow creatures.”
- William Wilberforce
“I was for a little intoxicated, and had risings of ambition. Blessed be God for this day of rest and religious occupation, wherein earthly things assume their true size and comparative insignificance; ambition is stunted and I hope my affections in some degree rise to things above.”
- William Wilberforce
REFLECTION & PRACTICE
Please consider joining us by providing food and/or serving during our Day After Thanksgiving Feast; a chance to share a meal in love for many vulnerable brothers and sisters in our city. You can find information at the link above about how to sign up.
Ecclesia is a member of the Freedom Church Alliance, a network of churches and organizations in Houston partnering together to support the ending of the modern-day slavery of human trafficking. Visit the link above to find more information to connect with ways to be involved in this vital issue locally.
Sarah shared a lovely word from the Afrikaans language; “padkos”, or “food for the road” meant to sustain us on the long haul ahead. She urges us to consider spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting, scripture reading, as well as the need for Sabbath rest. How are those disciplines present in your life and family currently? What “long haul” are you on for which you may need to refuel?
WORSHIP SET
The Joy Of The Lord
Solid Rock
In Christ Alone
Come As You Are
We Labor Unto Glory
Faith’s Review & Expectation (Amazing Grace)