A perfect afternoon in Paradise!

I arrived back from Israel on Thursday and it has been quite hectic at the office since then. Today, however, has been a lovely family day. This morning we woke up bright and early (as all parents of infants do!) and went off to Church at Coronation ave Methodist Church in Somerset West. Philip Buckland was preaching and he gave a superb message on the theme of Aldersgate (traditionaly 24 May is celebrated as the day on which John Wesley's heart was 'strangely warmed' by God's Spirit. This was a seminal event that led to the start of one of the world's most significant revivals! I am encouraged that Wesley was often missunderstood in those years - I have experienced the same in recent months since leaving the respectibility of my teaching post to join a worldwide prayer movement. Well, all that I can pray (in humility and grace) is that in some small way I would have the joy of facilitating revival through my ministry.

This afternoon, however, we're doing something that we haven't done in ages - we're going for a walk as a family! Partly we have not done so because I have not been able to walk since my accident! Gladly my cast is off and I can walk further each day without my crutches. Partly we have not been for walks such as these since we have not had anywhere safe or suitable to go for walks. Our new home is perfect for a bit of 'otium sanctum' [Latin for 'Holy leisure].

Praise God for days like these!

Oh, and the documentary 'One and undivided - the story of Paul Verryn' was screened, but not at 9h30, it was aired on SABC 2 at 11h30. It is an incredible story. I have it on DVD if anyone did not see it! I am so encouraged!