And The Saga Continues...

It is a humbling moment to drive up for the first time to see the church's first trailer. I'd say it is comparable to getting your first car.

As I talked with Brandon, our worship leader, it was just a real God moment remembering that it was nearly 5 years ago this journey began. We looked around Shelton to see all the new friends, our new family, that God has begun to form into a church. None of us were connected 5 years ago when God put the vision for Crossroads UMC in my heart but the time is at hand.

I'll be back tomorrow as we embark on our first preview service...without a safety net. In the mean time, reflect on these words from Elisabeth Eliot my wife shared with me months ago that have helped me on many days...

Let us recall that the task is a divinely appointed one, and divine aid is therefore to be expected. Expect it! Ask for it, wait for it, believe that God gives it. Offer to Him the job itself, along with your fears and misgivings about it. He will not fail or be discouraged. Let his courage encourage you. The day will come when the task will be finished. Trust Him for it.

For the Lord GOD helps Me, Therefore, I am not disgraced; Therefore, I have set My face like flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. (Isaiah 50:7 NASB)