Relation

Experiencing the reality of God?, August 5

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Experiencing the reality of God?

If God is there, why do not most people experience the reality of his presence? No wonder many people say: ‘Why should we believe in a God, Creator and Redeemer, as there is no evidence of his existence at all?’ (nor for his non-existence by the way…).

What then do Christians mean, when they say that they have a relationship with God? If you ask them, they honestly admit that they often struggle with the question of experiencing God as well.

The struggles and the questions about God’s presence are frequent in the Psalms. If we have questions about God’s appearing absence and long for the experience of the reality of his presence, we must read (and sing!) the psalms. This Sunday (5 August) we focus on Psalm 4. This psalm moves from ‘religion’ to ‘relation’, and shows that the joy of God’s presence isn’t a cheap experience. It is a real one, but it is prepared in the deep of sorrow and distress.

Hear, see more on Sunday 5th of August, Génestetchurch, Oude Delft 102, 12 hrs 15.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Pastor Niek Tramper

Why we need Jesus, April 8

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Why we need Jesus 

What do you need most in daily life? Some will say: ‘What I need most is good health, so that I am able to do my work, to continue my study and to prepare for my future. Maybe others say: ‘First of all good friends because they help me to feel at ease and to cope with uncertainties.’ There is a lot that we need: health, friends, family, finances, an apartment or house, work, … 

In the service of ICF-Delft this Sunday we face a need that is greater than the needs mentioned. It is our spiritual and eternal need, our relationship with God. The question that we face is this: ‘Why do we need Jesus?’ Many people acknowledge that Jesus is important, that his words are wise, his example magnificent. That he is one of the most important religious leaders. But that is not the reason why we need him above all. What this reason is we want to explore when we focus on chapter 24 of the Gospel of Luke (verses 23 – 35). This is about a special and crucial story. Jesus meets with two lonely and sad walkers on their way But what exactly is their home? Come and see and get yourself convinced in Génestet Church, Oude Delft 102, 12 hrs 15.

Pastor Niek Tramper