As I watched the new president take power I was struck by the way that the power is handed over from one man to another.There is great care taken to make sure that everything is done according to the law.So much so that the new pres thought he should take the oath again because of a few slip ups the first time around.
All of this is in stark contrast to Jesus who gave up all his power to humbled himself and serve .The kingdom of God is a very different place to the kingdoms of this world and in truth no matter the man and his intentions politics is about the taking of power.Now it is true that the power can be used for good and I hope the new pres is able to do that .But in the end it is Jesus we must look to and the coming of his kingdom to the people of the world that will make the world the place it was supposed to be.
We are still stuck in with the concept of top down.Where power is taken and then used to make things better .Jesus showed us the bottom up way.Where power is given up and those who have nothing become the most important people in the kingdom.I dont think any nation will ever look like that and maybe they never should, but the kingdom of God does and thats how we change nations .
So God bless the new pres but all hail the chief Jesus.

Isn't life strange you don't read a book for months and then you cant stop I have found my hunger for books again and its all thanks to Christmas.Its so good when someone buys you a book it means they have taken some time to think about you and what you like .Or they have just grabbed from the bargain table !!Either way its been such a blessing.

So I just finished reading The Shack by W.Young http://theshackbook.com/ a great novel and very encouraging read.Need to think who to give it to next


And now I have just got my hands on Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove .Whats going on I'm about to read a book about prayer!!!!

This weekend our small part of the church in Glasgow will commission/pray for the Urban expression team who are living and working in Possillpark Glasgow.Paul & Esther Ede head the team and there are 3 other couples who have all no moved in to the area.I met Paul and Esther and a Network conference and I felt like God put something in my heart for them.Although I had always had connections with Possil.

So this week the whole team will be with us and we will ask Gods blessing on them as they move into mission ,what a privilegefor us .

I have posted on this topic on another Blog but I don't think I have mentioned it hear.I read these facts and it reminded me of why I feel so passionate about urban church's working together.
1. What is the largest single section of the British population?

Answer 1. What is traditionally known as "the working class": 65%

2. Which section of Britain's population is least represented in the Church?

Answer2. The working class: less than 1%
Source Urban harvest Roy Joslin.

So it really is time to try and put things right.But what can I do ?Well I can talk and share and help to facilitate a place for those in urban church's find a safe place to share there troubles.What we need to see are some strong working class people speak up and call the church to see the mission field before there eyes.
All of this must be done in love and humility but we must try and put our shoulders to the wheel.I would love to see some working class people in Glasgow rise up and take some ownership of the church's vision for the city because the figures above are to sad for words.

The last two weeks have been great.I have been able to spend time with my friends and family and not give a thought to work or anything else for that matter.We had a great family Christmas and new year with a full house for both.
I spent most of my time sleeping or eating it would be great to find a way to be able to do both at the same time.

But sadly the holidays are almost over its back to work on Monday and back to church on Sunday after having last Sunday of.I'm looking forward to catching up with people and getting back to the work and calling of being Gods people in our community.