An English saying is: Do you have what it takes?
First we think that: I can. I know. I can do it myself. But over the years we realize that only with God, as the master builder, the building will be a living building.
I do what I can and I give 100% room for God to do what He can. And even more: I give others around me room to do what they can and they also give 100% room for God to act.
When William Carry (England) shared God`s calling to go to Kolkata India, he got the response: “Sit down young man! If God wants to evangelize the heathen, he will do it without your help or mine!”
But God's calling was stronger and he came to India in November 1793. He became The Father of the Modern Mission.
So the only possibility for us to build a life-giving movement among the people is for us to realize that we cannot produce power, life, peace, joy, hope, etc. Only in cooperation with God himself something of eternal value will happen. And others around us will do the same.
Lord, You will establish peace for us, For You have also done all our works in us. Isaiah 26:12
Yes, many struggling people in 2025 will cry out to God for help. And we, in God's presence, will do what we can and see God's mighty works. Right?
Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we shall reap, if we do not give up.
Have a wonderful 2025.
