Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while being celebrated by many. They ripped down pieces of palm trees to cover the streets to make it even more triumphal. But shortly after that probably the same people screamed out loud to have Jesus crucified. Why? Because He didn’t fulfill the expectations they had on him. Their idea was to have a life of freedom from the romans through his Kingship. But God had a way greater plan, eternal freedom. But if you are in a hard season in life like the people in that time, it is sometimes really hard to look at the bigger picture and its easy to be moved by circumstances.

But how can we change that? We need to keep looking at God and stay in close relationship with Him. Jesus said it himself I only do the things that I see the father doing (John 5.19). But the only way to do that is a daily connection with the Father.

Let us ask ourselves those questions.

1. What are things we are expecting of God?
2. What are things that didn’t come through the way we planned it? Did we ask God why?
3. Did we ask Him about the bigger picture?

It is important to ask those questions and to know what we stand for. If we don’t, it can be really easy to sway us away. Let’s not lose our focus on the things that really matter!

Hey our friend

We hope you had a  great week. We had a great German night, a wonderful game night, a celebration for 2 years encouragement group, a big fundraiser and a North Beach Team Staff Day. It was an eventful week, but amazing. Only 2 more weeks till Easter and we are making plans to celebrate it with our friends from our building. Maybe invite some friends over to your house for your Easter Celebration.

Would you like to partner with us in a financial way? Right now we are in need of $1.300 more on a monthly base to cover all our cost. Pray about joining our team in this way! You can do it with any amount you would like. Find out more on how by clicking on this link. If you personally cant join us in this way could you share it with family and friends who might be interested in joining. Thank you for your help. Thank you to each one of you who is already part of our team. You are a true blessing!

Refocus this week and make sure to keep your eyes on the bigger picture!

Have a blessed week

Markus and Jen