As I sit and fine tune a sermon for this coming Sunday, I am overwhelmed with emotions. This Sunday (02-10-13) will mark a new point in my life and the life of my family. I will be preaching at Anniston's First Baptist Church at McClellan with what I hope to be a long and fruitful tenure. I had the privilege to serve there from 2004 - 2008 as a bi-vocational Associate Pastor. Following the Lord's leading and an opportunity to do full-time vocational ministry, we moved to First Baptist Church of Summit, Mississippi. I have been there for the past five years as the Preschool & Children's Minister. It has been a great ride and I grew and learned a lot. The people of Summit (and surrounding area) have been wonderful to make us feel like part of the family; like we belong. Thank you to each one who has impacted our lives in such a positive way!
Just today, I got a text from a mom who told me her child had accepted Christ this week. She wanted to thank me for ministering to him. I don't know what to say, except I couldn't do anything else.
Now, I have an opportunity to be close to family (biological) and be a part of a wonderful church family that I have missed for five years. All I can say is "WOW! God is good."
The sermon I am working on is from Nehemiah, chapter 3 where they are rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. What we find is a great example of God's instructions to "get to work" for all of us. The wall was built in 52 days. Yeah!! 52 days!! The only way that can happen, is with God.
We are all capable of doing something. Pray. Write a note. Make a call. Lead a small group. Hey, go to seminary to begin a third career...I did. At any rate, pray for God to show you His plan! Then get busy doing what He calls you to do.
OK. Maybe you are not called to build a wall, but you are called to do something.
Just do it!
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