July 2004
A Moment With Our Minister
"BE AN EXCITED PERSON"
Something new usually creates excitement. I found that to be true the
other
evening.
One of my doctor friends just purchased a new car. Since she has never
had
a convertible before, and always wanted one, she was excited. Some of
us
looked at the car out the window of the building where we were gathered
for
a meeting. One of those who went out to look at the car gave us a
"thumbs
up" sign.
A pastor friend of mine, serving in Kansas City, Missouri, was able to
purchase a new car. The problems experienced by driving older cars was
now
over. Over, until he took his family on their first trip in the new
car. Not
far out of town, they had a flat tire. New, or used, one can experience
problems with a car.
The Point? What in life brings excitement to you? I'm excited that a
non-government supported "first" has taken place. We now know that NASA
is
not necessary for us to fly beyond the pull of gravity. With all due
respect to NASA.
Jesus wants us to be excited persons and not only about "things". In
that
context, Jesus came to get us excited about how He would supply those
needs
which don't relate to "things", which are temporary and "pass away".
Have you ever experienced His supply of needs in your life? The lack
of
love from husband, wife, child, friend? Being disappointed in a family
member or one whom you were sure was your friend? The loss of a loved
one or
a friend?
These are the parts of life where "things" fail to satisfy. Money, and
what
it can buy, falls short in these kinds of needs. God has promised to
supply
"all of our needs, according to His riches in Christ Jesus". Isn't that
exciting? I'm convinced it is.
The new car will get old. The thrill of having a convertible will
fade.
Neither can bring the kind of excitement and fulfillment that comes
when
Christ is in our hearts and lives. For what He does for us is always
new,
and exciting!
your friend and Pastor, John
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