Statement

This afternoon, a slum will be built close to St. Andrew's Church. It will be a public statement about the state of the world, and our desire to make a difference. We may stir up some interest or generate some thinking. We may be mocked, and we might get cold and hungry. But we will aim to be Slum Survivors for a day or two.

In recent days, politicians have discovered that some of their statements get them into trouble. Petrol, Pasties and others come to mind. Those same politicians probably regret what they said, and wish the trouble hadn't come along.

Jesus made a powerful statement, in riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. This got him into trouble. But he knew what he was doing. But have we noticed what he was doing? 'Jesus found a young donkey and rode on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said: “Don’t be afraid, people of Jerusalem. Look, your King is coming, riding on a donkey’s colt.” 

His disciples didn’t understand at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered what had happened and realized that these things had been written about him.' (John 12.14-16)

The disciples took some time to realise what this event and statement meant. All of us can live to with Jesus as our King, and rejoice that in a world where many are aimless and hopeless, we can follow Him in his glorious Kingdom venture. 

What statements might you be making today, in the way that you live and speak?

Best wishes,

Richard