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Month: May 2023
More Post Briefcase Actions
I can tell God is on the move. Especially with the case of the briefcase. As usual, about midweek God gave me the topic. It fits with my reaction to the recent situation. Sunday’s topic was “The Art of Forgiveness.” We have to be careful not to confuse the act of forgiveness with the art of forgiveness. I discuss the difference in my video. The basis for my thoughts is below, in written and in video form.
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When Jesus Calls
So what do we do when Jesus calls? I guess we have to decide why Jesus is calling also. Maybe we’ve strayed or He thinks we need a boost of Power or Faith. I don’t think He just knocks to be saying hello. He always has a message for us, but no matter what we do (like Saul) He never leaves us. He goes after the unbelievers; even the worst of the worst (Saul), But look what happens. Saul nor Paul wrote over 2/3 of the New Testament.
Post Briefcase Actions
We met the person who took my briefcase. He thinks the church was his house and therefore that was his briefcase. Scary thought. Isn’t this his house too? Isn’t the Lord’s house all of us? He may just have a bit more or even better faith than I do. So what do we do from here?
We met with Shawn and shared God’s love. We let him know we love him and remind him God loves him too. Shawn needs a bible, so we’re going to get one for him. That will give us another opportunity to meet with Shawn. I think that is the plan, but it’s up to God.
The Martinwood mission is to: Love God-Build Relationships-Change Lives. It is sometimes easier said than done, but then again, it can also take some burdens off your list. You are there for a defined reason, you already Love God and that shines through to others so you are clear about where you’re coming from. Loving God is a great start to a wonderful relationship. The relationship gives us the opportunity to change lives. GB
The Road to Emmaus aka Jesus is Always With Us
Even then they did not realize who he was. Isn’t that kind of like what we do? We think Jesus is not with us? We think he’s gone somewhere, but he’s really closer than we think or realize. I believe there are times He reveals himself to us, but our filters keep us from seeing Him and his glory. Even if you don’t see him, He’s there. Even if you wish he weren’t or you think he’s left you, He’s there.
THE PASTOR’S BRIEFCASE HAS BEEN RETURNED, and ALL THE CONTENTS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED!!
God is good and the following is incredible, so I felt I needed to share my thoughts with you. Times are a-trying and we need to stand on our principles. Sometimes that’s tough. Let me know what you think of the following:
THE PASTOR’S BRIEFCASE HAS BEEN RETURNED, and ALL THE CONTENTS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED!! God is good ALL the time! We want to thank John and Jan McCallan (who returned my briefcase) and EVERYONE who tirelessly went out of their way to look for my briefcase. The list is endless. These are times when you can feel the love we share between us.
It is a trying time for a ministry when faced with something like this; we want to get angry, cry, point fingers, etc. But that is not what God wants us to do. I started down a path and realized there is more light on the other path. Fast forward…we met with the person who took my briefcase, we talked about God and we know in our hearts, they know who God is and that gives us room for a good start. God is good and He brought this person into our midst for a reason, a season or just to hear about God. This is a win for the home team! Love God, Build Relationships, Change Lives. That’s our mission statement, but it’s not always easy to live it. Once again, from the bottom of my heart…thank you. GB.