Happy Saturday to you! I wanted each of you to know I am thinking of you, and praying for you. Every week as I put in many hours preparing our Lord's day service to the Lord, I feel like a chef, putting together a spiritual feast for some of the people I love most. I think of each of you, and try to listen carefully to the Lord, so that I can put together healthy spiritual food that will be a blessing to each person who attends. My hope is that each of you will all grow deep roots in this body of Christ, and that we will serve God together effectively in love.
During the last week, the parable of the 5 foolish and wise virgins of Matthew 25 was brought to my attention. The parable suggests that fully 1/2 of the end time Christians will not be ready when our Lord returns. I am trying to do my best to make sure that each of you has oil not only in your lamp, but an extra flask- more than enough so you will be ready. Part of the responsibility is mine- for God will require me to answer for you! But part of it is yours too, for yourself, and for your brothers and sisters. The priority we place on being present, on time and ready to serve whenever we're gathering together is quite telling. It isn't everything for sure, but it's a strong indication of our readiness. As someone who certainly understands the challenges of busy-ness, I want to appeal to you to make a choice today about how you will serve our Master this Lord's day, when Harvest church gathers. For some of us it will require a real sacrifice. I think that's part of the design, and what makes it an act of worship. But what a joy to serve Him together! So come together tomorrow, arrive early- and ready to serve. He is worthy, and there will be a feast, and there will be oil... :-)
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