This week’s response to the question “who do you say I am?” is from Holly Wright.
The way I look at and relate to Jesus has changed a lot in the 17 years since I became a Christian. The person of Jesus has been at times carer and comforter and most often challenger and champion.
I experience the love of Christ in many ways. There are many times that I remember when life has been hard, and I always try to solve things by myself first. It often isn’t until I am desperate and despairing that I turn to Jesus. I am often reminded during worship, during a song I hear on the radio or in an experience how Christ is present and showing me his love in so many ways. I am so blessed to have good Christian friends who, when I go to them for comfort or guidance, I am constantly being reminded of Jesus love for me, both by the words they say, the prayers they give and the way they are sometimes simply present.
Jesus as challenger and champion is the way I engage most energetically with him. The man I read about in the scriptures is compassionate, kind and courageous. He was passionate about justice, and challenged his followers to care for the alienated, sick and lonely. I have been blessed with a passion for activism and many gifts that mean that I can speak up and organize people to achieve change.
The convicting spirit of Jesus is constantly and firmly encouraging me to listen and follow him, even when it’s really not what I want to do. Examples of these are my involvement in climate activism, and the difficult decision to leave Wagga and accept the call to Gungahlin Uniting.
Together Darren and I attend protests and rallies, discern God’s will together for what he is calling our family to and pray and take what small actions we can to bring about God’s peace and justice in the world.
Holly Wright
