Things are constantly changing around here.
Our youth ministry has been going full steam ahead, and now with a music minister our services are becoming more and more contemporary.
Most folks in our church are very open and receptive to the changes even though there are a few who seem quite content to stay in the 1950′s and think everyone should follow suit. It has made for interesting conversations and occasionally tense situations.
Sometimes it feels as though the church is gaining so much momentum that nothing could stop it. At other times it seems that the slightest obstacle could create a massive collision.
In the midst of it all, I’ve felt like Sarah’s midwife, trying to assist in delivering Isaac while surrounded by Abraham’s antiques.
Sometimes as the speed is picking up I want to pull the emergency break and slow it down to a more manageable pace…other times I want to put the pedal to the floor and fly past the obstacles. Here is what I’ve learned in this process:
1.) If I can control it, it might not be God. I have to listen intently to the voice of God to know His timing…if it’s my time and not God’s time it’s doomed to mediocrity, shallowness and ultimately failure.
2.) If it’s not happening naturally then it’s not giving birth and can do more damage than good…a forced change can be just as deadly as avoiding change.
3.) Let the Spirit monitor the speed. Don’t panic if it’s too fast…don’t give up if it’s too slow. Trust God that you are where you are for a reason and stay there until He says otherwise.
There will be times when God tells you to pull the break…there will be other times when He says to floor it. Just be obedient no matter what He says, and you will get to the goal.
You do have a goal don’t you?
In Him,
Darrell B. Jr.
