Round 2..

Getting ready for Africa once again.
       I have been back in the states since December 27th and will now be going back to Mozambique Africa to staff 2 Harvest Schools until the 21st of December. Being back has definately been a transition for me. I felt as the Lord wanting me to continue in His rest and enjoy Him for who He is in this season right now. I have gotton to travel some since I have been back around to different places sharing my journey and the goodness of God. Its been a joy to know that its not anything I do will make Papa God love me any more or any less. It is not my works at all! Actually it has nothing to do with me. Its all about Christ and His uncondition Love for us!!.  It is Him who finished the work on the cross with the joy set befor Him and rose to newness of life 3 days later. It really is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me (Galations 2:20).  I have always been under works works works. Never really having an understanding of this grace that the Word and people talk about. Always feeling like I have to do something and work my tail off.Then, after all the works and doing, I would feel better about myself. Always having my eyes focused on my own actions, my own works, my own self.  Trying to please God and man and really just gettin worn out by this. Like a dog chasing his own tail. (under the law-instead of Grace)Never really turning my affection on what JESUS had done for me through the Cross, Burial, and Ressurection. I always focused on what I wasnt and who I wasnt instead of who He is and what He really has done for me and everyone else.  This revelation is becoming more and more reality as I seek Him daily. Allowing the Truth to set me Free. Not living as a slave any longer but living as a son of God and taking my inheritance (Ephesians 1:11). Theres no room for religion, legalism, or man pleasing any longer. This revelation sounded to good to be true. But yes its true and its real freedom. Jesus didnt come so that we would suffer and be in pain and lack. He came that we would have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10) He came that we would know and understand our TRuE IdEnTIty is Him!Our identity in Christ is the most important thing i believe we can learn. We are One with Jesus, we are Hidden in Him, we are The Bride of Christ, we are Children of God, we are seated in Heavily Places, we are His beloved people whom He has chosen to express His Love and Grace in and through for His glory. So that the whole earth will know Him and experience Him. Jesus said .."pray this ..thy Kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." Well, I believe He wouldnt have said that if He wouldnt have meant it.
-I pray this blesses you and you continue to have revelation of what you already have.
Please pray for me as I prepare for this nxt journey back to Africa and staff the next 2 Harvest Schools. Thank you and may this year be filled with lots of Jesus and Love.
Gareth
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