I have a bit of a fog in my head this morning, so this might be a bit random...
I'm not sure why it happens, I don't know if it's prayer on the part of the people leading worship (Steph, Monica and Colin), or me, or if it's the pause where we open up the floor for people to praise God publicly during the singing, but I could tell that something happened during that time. It wasn't a particular person, I can't pinpoint it, all that I know is that the room is filled with love and peace, joy, this feeling that 'it's going to be okay', and then the song after that, "Filled with your glory - Starfield" was this enthusiastic anthem, and we were all singing together, with all our hearts, and I could just tell that we love God and that God loves us and I don't want that moment to end. I want to live there... Yes, Colin "that was nice!"
Suffering for Christ = Joy is not one of those messages that causes people to get into the ministry so that they can preach that message. Kristian reminded me that it's a 'broccoli' message. It may not be that fun to eat, but it's sure nutritious and will be good for us in the long run. Joe Pinette told me that I was getting better as a preacher and that it was my best message yet. It just proves once again to me the importance of teaching the whole Bible, not just the parts I'm excited about. It's ALL good, and it's ALL God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. May I always have the grace to be faithful to teaching God's Word...
It was a real treat to see my friend Bruce worship with us yesterday.
The service was awesome, but the rest of the day was great too! My sister, Evelyn, went to hang out with the ladies after church for their International Potluck at Margie, Liz and Angela's house. She had a blast, and told me the whole way home in the car how incredibly interesting each of the ladies she met was. She said she had never been in a group of such fascinating people who had travelled and had so many adventures and had really sought to serve the Lord with their lives. She was just gushing. I already knew that you guys were awesome, it's cool when other people see it too!
After the second discipleship group last night, I was driving home, listening to the final mix of Gen's French Album before it goes to mastering. I was bushed... but my heart is full and my soul is humbled. What a priviledge God has given me, not only to know all you guys, but to watch you grow in faith, to see your unbridled passion for spiritual living, for worshipping God, for living for God. Every where I look in the service and in those meetings I see this palpable potential for a huge move of God. Each one of you guys, so different, so unique, yet so surrendered to God and His will for your life. I feel like John the Baptist "I need you to baptize me!"
Oh, Lord, thank-you for this great priviledge of being a part of your kingdom, for getting to meet these people, and for getting to witness your transforming work in our lives. Truly, you alone are God and you transcend every part of life and existence, with truth, love, joy and peace. Nothing is impossible for you.
Well, instead of random, I think the fatigue reduces my filter...
But, what's the point of having a blog and writing on it and reading it, if you're not going to be honest and share your heart... May God be glorified!
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