Bethesda Bedieningssentrum - Calitzdorp

05/09/2026

26/07/2026

DANKBAARHEID

Vandag, presies 18 jaar gelede, is die fondasies van Bethesda Bedieningssentrum gesalf voordat die bouwerk aan die gebou begin het. Ons is innig dankbaar dat Piet Fouchee deel van hierdie besondere oomblik kon wees. Hy was 'n getroue dienskneg van die Here wie se geloof en toewyding steeds 'n inspirasie bly.

Lukas 4:18–19

"Die Gees van die Here is op My, omdat Hy My gesalf het om die evangelie aan die armes te bring. Hy het My gestuur om die wat verbryseld van hart is, te genees; om aan gevangenes vrylating te verkondig en aan blindes herstel van gesig; om die wat gebroke is, in vryheid weg te stuur; om die aangename jaar van die Here aan te kondig."

Met dankbare harte kyk ons terug op God se trou deur die afgelope 18 jaar. Mag Hy ons steeds die krag, wysheid en liefde gee om getrou voort te gaan met die roeping waartoe Hy ons geroep het – om hoop te bring, harte te bedien , mense te bevry van dit wat hul in gevangeniskap hou en Sy liefde sigbaar te maak.
Aan God alleen al die eer.

07/07/2026

BAIE DANKIE

Dankbaarheid verander ń gawe in seën en ń gebaar in hoop.

07/06/2026

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Many people say they believe in Jesus. Scripture shows that belief alone is not the same as discipleship. The Bible draws a clear line between acknowledging who Jesus is and actually submitting our lives to Him.

1. Belief can be intellectual, following is relational.
Scripture shows that belief can exist without obedience. James writes that even demons believe in God, and tremble (James 2:19). They recognize who God is, yet they do not love Him or obey Him.

Following Jesus goes beyond agreeing with facts about Him; it involves trust, surrender, and relationship.

2. Jesus Himself made this distinction.
Jesus warned that not everyone who calls Him "Lord" truly belongs to Him.

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father." (Matthew 7:21)

Knowing His name and using religious language does not equal obedience. Jesus ties genuine belonging to a life shaped by God's will.

3. Belief does not automatically change direction.
Following Jesus always involves a turning.

Jesus said, "If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me." (Luke 9:23)

Belief can remain comfortable. Following costs something. It reorients our desires, decisions, and priorities around Christ instead of self.

4. Grace saves us, but grace also trains us.
Salvation is a gift, not a reward for behavior. Yet Scripture says grace is not passive.

"The grace of God...trains us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives." (Titus 2:11-12)

Believing receives grace. Following allows grace to reshape how we live.

5. Faith that follows produces fruit.
Jesus taught that real connection Him always shows itself over time.

"By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be My disciple." (John 15:8)

Fruit does not earn salvation, but it reveals life. A tree that is alive eventually shows it.

6. Following Jesus involves obedience rooted in love.
Jesus did not define love as emotion alone.

"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." (John 14:5)

Obedience is not about earning God's approval. It flows from knowing Him, trusting Him, and valuing His words above our own instincts.

Believing in Jesus may acknowledge who He is. Following Jesus submits to who He is.

Scripture invites us not just to agree with Christ, but to walk with Him, learn from Him, and allow Him to lead every part of our lives.