True Peace

"We all like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way" (Isaiah 53: 6).

     When it comes to ministry, is it typically your way to "over" or "under" commit?

     Do you easily say "yes" to requests driven by a desire to please or to attain, or do you tend to say a quick "no" having learned to spare yourself the trouble?

     When it comes to ministry, there is a peace which "passes understanding," but also a complacency that passes as peace.  In other words, it is possible to find peace with God being affirmed that we are living our lives in obedience to His commands--we know our spiritual gifts, have evaluated our natural abilities and have answered His call to be a steward in His kingdom.  We are able to say "yes" to the very best that is offered, and "no" to the good things that are an enemy to the best.

      Complacency sneaks in undercover as peace.  Complacency makes ministry decisions based on what's in it for us.  We say "yes"only to things that further our personal agenda or "no" to opportunities that challenge our sloth or desire to be spared the trouble.  We are complacent in our rut and call it peace.

     The Bible is our compass and the Holy Spirit our guide to help us chart a life path between the illusionary heights of selfish ambition and the swamp of slothful complacency.  We must be quick to hear and know our Shepherd's voice and confidently respond to His command.  In making ministry decisions we must guard against the "push" of personal ambition and the "pull" of sloth and irresponsibility.  We must constantly seek with discernment the One who knows and shows His way for us to follow.

Blessings toward a Sabbatical surrender of wills to the One who knows best,

Pastor Tim

REMINDER:

Saturday night Sabbath Eve service...Taco Salad at 6 PM and worship at 7 PM.  This is a great opportunity to invite your unchurched friends and neighbors.

ALPHA studies are in full swing on Sunday mornings, but that doesn't mean you've missed it and can't still come and participate!  We have a class for everyone...even the children!  Coed and children meet at the home of Tim & Julie Everett at 10 AM. Women and men's only classes meet at the home of Ruel & Pauletta Davis at 10 AM.  Make sure you are availing yourselves to regular Bible study.  We are hearing some awesome testimonies of what God is doing through these ALPHA studies...you don't want to miss it!