"Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!" ( Psalm 126:3)

The Apostle Paul was called by God as a minister to Gentiles and one of of his favourite habits was sharing a good report. After one of his missionary journey where he saw countless miracles, he returned back home for a deserving break. "When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us warmly. The next day Paul and the rest of us went to see James, and all the elders were present. Paul greeted them and reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry" ( Acts 21: 18-19).

This tradition continues in many churches still in the habit of sending out missionaries near and far to proclaim the Gospel. Listening to the stories of those just returned from the field, narrating countless times how God has delivered them, met their needs against odds, and how they have won over new converts for Christ, the faith of many believers is strengthened.

Just as it were, as we start a new year, any of us, must have seen the amazing hand of God through the past year. Isnt it time to share a good report! Everyone who has stretched his faith, trusted in God whole-heartedly, there is certainly a good report to share after such a time.

When you share your report the benefit is mutual. Your faith is strengthened as well as those around you. As the Psalmist has sung: “Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth” ( Psalm 46:8-10)

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, I start the year by sharing a good report of all that you have done for me, how you have been so good to me, and may your name be glorified, this I pray in Jesus' name.