May 2008
Sometimes the needs around us seem too big to handle. I know that as I read emails from church members or our missionaries, I sense at times the desperation over difficulties facing individuals and families. And then as we read the news or listen to the pundits on TV, we hear of wars, rumors of war, global warming, poverty, economic collapse, and on top of all that, filling up your car with a tank of gas requires a second mortgage on your home. No doubt about it, times are tough. And here we are trying to live out the gospel and be salt and light in this troubled world.
Do you ever feel like it’s all too much to handle? Do you ask yourself, “Can one person really make a difference?” Do you feel like all that you try to do for the Lord is really insignificant when you look at the big picture? I know that it is easy to get discouraged while trying to remain faithful to the work God has called you to do. I want to encourage you, first, by saying that God is honored NOT by the results of our labors, but by our faithfulness to Him. That’s why Jesus said that “whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water, because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42 ESV).
Second, I want you to know that you are not alone. One of the greatest stories of one man’s passion and perseverance is that of William Wilberforce. He single handedly sought to end the British slave trade. It was his life cause and for decades he fought intense opposition. At times he almost gave up, but ultimately his faithfulness did pay off. I’d like to invite you to join us for a family night on Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at LBC where we will view the magnificent film “Amazing Grace” showing us the life and legacy of William Wilberforce. I believe that you will be inspired by this film and this story. It is a great lesson for each of us to learn – be faithful to the Lord, even in the small things, even when it is hard. I believe you will find hope in Wilberforce’s story and renewed faith in God’s Word which says, “that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6 ESV).
Fighting the Good Fight with you,
Pastor Lew
Do you ever feel like it’s all too much to handle? Do you ask yourself, “Can one person really make a difference?” Do you feel like all that you try to do for the Lord is really insignificant when you look at the big picture? I know that it is easy to get discouraged while trying to remain faithful to the work God has called you to do. I want to encourage you, first, by saying that God is honored NOT by the results of our labors, but by our faithfulness to Him. That’s why Jesus said that “whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water, because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42 ESV).
Second, I want you to know that you are not alone. One of the greatest stories of one man’s passion and perseverance is that of William Wilberforce. He single handedly sought to end the British slave trade. It was his life cause and for decades he fought intense opposition. At times he almost gave up, but ultimately his faithfulness did pay off. I’d like to invite you to join us for a family night on Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at LBC where we will view the magnificent film “Amazing Grace” showing us the life and legacy of William Wilberforce. I believe that you will be inspired by this film and this story. It is a great lesson for each of us to learn – be faithful to the Lord, even in the small things, even when it is hard. I believe you will find hope in Wilberforce’s story and renewed faith in God’s Word which says, “that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6 ESV).
Fighting the Good Fight with you,
Pastor Lew
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