2014 is history and 2015 will be
lived out for the next 361 days. I am so optimistic about the future of
Calvary, not because of what we can do, but because of what God can do. I still
sincerely believe that the world is looking for God to do something miraculous
through His people. That doesn’t necessarily equate to something big or flashy
or spectacular. We can’t put the weight of glory on who we are or what we do;
we can put the weight of glory on the reputation of God. You see, that is what’s
at stake – God’s reputation. As His children we are called upon by God Himself
to spread the fame of God where we are. We must glorify God in His church
through selfless following; we must glorify God in our homes; we must glorify
God at school; we must glorify God at work; we must glorify God when we play.
Everything we do is to be done to reflect God’s majestic and marvelous
character.
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory
of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV)
Will you join me to be a working
church striving to honor God in everything? And will you join me in being a
praying church asking God to do something that can only be explained by His
great and good hand of blessing upon us? If we become a working and praying
church, I believe the community will see God in a way they haven’t seen Him for
quite a long while. Let’s get ourselves out of the way; let’s put our agendas
aside; let’s put our selfish desires in the trash. Let’s roll up our sleeves in
selfless servanthood and get on our knees in absolute and utter dependence on
God.
I’m praying that 2015 will be a
year that we can honestly say we honored God in everything! I love you deeply
and desperately. I sincerely want the best for God and you at Calvary. I don’t
want people to remember me; I want people to remember our God. Here is a prayer
I want us to memorize and pray every day:
“O LORD, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O LORD, do I
fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it
known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2 ESV)
Grace & Peace,
Scott