2009, the year of Freedom...

Last night Crossfire gathered for the first service of the year there so much to be thankful for heading into this year it's hard to put my finger on one thing that stands out about what God did for us last year.

I've been a part of Crossfire in youth camps and living here for about 9 years now. I love Crossfire and I love the beginning of a new year. I saw God do unbelievable things last year and I am expecting more this year, more than I ever have. There is a feeling in the air around here that this year is going to be the best yet, and I believe it to be true.

Gabe preached a powerful message last night which you can find on our podcast. The thing that stood out the most to me was his statement at the beginning, this would be a year of freedom. What does that mean?

Freedom, to me, entails a couple of things. First, freedom from sin, bondage's need to be broken. This can only be done through our faith anchored in Christ and what He did at Calvary. Second, freedom to live. Living for God means we need some power. The Holy Spirit supplies us the power to live for God but it also means we are freed from the religious rules and laws we place on ourselves that bury us in sorrow and condemnation. And finally, thirdly, freedom to expand. I believe this is an important one, and I don't necessarily mean numbers, I mean to expand our ministry.

God is going to open up doors in 2009 for Crossfire to expand it's borders of ministry. We are a global youth group, many don't realize how far our youth ministry stretches. As the media guy for Crossfire I get to see all our stats on the websites, and I see that people in Ireland, Scotland, India, UAE, Iran, Iraq, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, France, England, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, and many more countries are tuning into this ministry on a regular basis.

This means that this ministry is touching live all over this world, in 2009 I believe we will experience a freedom to expand this outreach. Crossfire will probably grow in numbers as God moves, but we will also be given more opportunities to reach the countries of the world for Christ. Through many technologies Crossfire will go forth to the world, radio, TV, podcast, and much more.

Join us in praying for this new year, that God will make 2009 the year of freedom for Crossfire, you, and your loved ones.

God Bless!