This Thursday I am Thankful for the last message my favorite Pastor gave us at New Community last night before he leaves to start a church in New York City (Communitas). His message was awesome as usual and brought excitement and tears. It'll be sad to see him go, but I couldn't respect him more for recklessly abandoning everything to follow Jesus.
Craig longs to be able to say this...
Acts 20:22-24
"And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to (New York) Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
He encouraged us to do the same! He reminded us to take ONE surrender at a time.
Jesus is all that matters and I before I die I want my life to matter and do all I can right here where I am planted!
My Glorious
I'm also Thankful that I am going to visit my brother and sister-in-law in Racine this weekend! I better go get packed before I miss my bus!
Much love to you all!
Ang xoxo
8 comments:
And I am thankful for you sweet friend! I love your heart and your willingness to share your faith with us all.
Have a wonderful time on your trip.
Hugs!
Kat
Thank you for this post. What a blessing.
Annette
Goodbyes are so hard. Yet, it is bittersweet in knowing Craig and his family are following as the Lord leads. May we all be so courageous. Love, A
Have a great weekend - come home refreshed!
Hava a safe trip and wonderful visit. I like that "Taking one surrender at a time". I know it's sad when our pastors leave, but I always look at it as a promotion from God to do his will. I know those that he will be ministering to will be blessed to have him. And isn't it awesome to share him with others *smile*
Hugz Lorie.
I hope I would be as obedient when the Lord calls us to do something big. I better watch what I say! :)
Have a fabulous time with family.
Hugs and blessings,
Fran
Have a great trip
This was such a word for me Angie knowing that we will be leaving the place we have lived for 33 years to go to the place He is calling us to. This morning God spoke to me through our pastor who said: Rev. 2:10 Don't be afraid for what you about to suffer. It will be a loss but there is no other thing we want than His Will. May your pastor find his God in New York---sounds like God will find him awful quickly.
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