Authority

This semester, at Baozhong Primary School, we are telling the story of Jesus healing the centurion’s servant.  The story talks about authority.  The centurion has authority to command soldiers and servants.  Jesus demonstrates his authority by speaking and the servant who is in another location is healed.

In the story we catch a glimpse of Jesus’ power, of his greatness.  And yet, this week we also remember that Jesus set aside that authority and power.  He died on the cross.  He left the perfection of heaven to come rescue created human beings.  He humbled himself and was obedient, even to the point of death.

What Jesus did to rescue us from our sins is beyond imagination.  Take some time to reflect on Jesus and what he did.  We will be doing that on this side of the ocean too.

Praise and Prayer

• We will tell the story of Easter and have related activities in Thursday’s classes (April 1) at Fuhsing Elementary School.  Please pray that the Holy Spirit will use this class to touch students’ and teachers’ lives in a special way.
• Praise the Lord that our three Yunlin Alliance Churches will have Joint Good Friday and Easter services.
• On April 4, Taiwan observes the Clear and Bright Festival (also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day).  The traditional religions promote worship of ancestors.  People are taught to ask the spirits of the deceased for blessing and protection.  Pray that Christians will remain strong in their faith in Christ, trusting in God alone.  Pray for their testimony to family members this weekend.