CBC Update
Dear Friends,
During our recent mission trip to Cambodia, our team took turns leading devotions each morning. I had the honour of leading the final devotion, which was based on Psalm 115:1. That verse has remained on my heart as we approach Vision Sunday, and it is a great reminder to carry with us throughout the year.
Psalm 115:1
“Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.“
This verse is a powerful reminder that all credit belongs to God alone. In a world that constantly celebrates personal achievement and self-glory, it is easy to fall into the trap of seeking or even taking recognition for ourselves.
Yet, Psalm 115:1 redirects our focus, reminding us that all glory belongs to God—not because of anything we have done, but because of His unchanging love and faithfulness.
Lamentations echoes this truth with these familiar words:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV)
God’s love is steadfast, and His faithfulness never ends. Everything we have, everything we are, every victory, and every act of grace we experience flows from His hand and heart.
When we acknowledge this, we align our hearts with the truth: we exist to glorify Him. As we grow in Christ and become more like Him, life becomes less about what we achieve and more about what He has already accomplished through His love and grace.
When we shift our focus from seeking personal glory to magnifying God’s name in all that we do, we will find deeper joy and purpose.
As we launch into a new year of ministry and mission, may our focus never be on what we do, but always on what God has done, is doing, and will do in and through us.
Blessings,
Pastor Ian
Prayer:
Lord, we give You all the glory because You alone are worthy. Thank You for Your steadfast love and faithfulness that sustain us each day. Help us, Lord, to live each day in response to Your never-ending love and faithfulness.
May Your name be praised in all that we do.
Amen.