Reflections

I am in Mooreville, MS this week at the Union Grove Family Worship Center for a Homecoming Celebration Revival.  The local church will be celebrating its 91st anniversary this coming Sunday.  I am truly blessed with the opportunity to share the Word of God with this local body of believers.  I pray each day that I will only share the "Heart of God" with the congregations that I serve as a visiting Minister.  It is so important and even necessary to hear from God and not just hear from man.  The greatest of men or women are unable to meet the needs that we have in our lives but we can serve as heralds that point people to the greatness of our God.  I sincerely ask God to help me accomplish that desire every time that I stand to minister the Word of God.  Our nation, our families, and each of us as individuals must hear and receive the Word of God.  The Word of God will bring the spiritual transformation that each of us so desperately need in our relationship with God.  Each of us are a work in progress and we must allow the Holy Spirit access to our hearts and lives.  Our destiny can only be reached through obedience and surrender to God; in my sincere opinion these are the only ways to reach our spiritual completion in Christ.  Last night the altar was full of people who brought their needs to the Heavenly Father.  Focus on this truth; when you respond to an altar invitation you are not responding to the Minister, you are responding to the Heavenly Father and the love that He possesses for you.  It is such a blessing to know that God is truly interested in my life!

On Tuesday I was asked to deliver the sermon/eulogy for a lady that I met in 1993 when we were asked to move to Shively, KY (suburb of Louisville) to serve as Pastor of the Larkwood congregation.  Betty did not attend the local church but her mother was a faithful attender of the local congregation.  The connection with Betty's mother began years of friendship with her and her extended family.  Since 1993 I  have been given the privilege to share the sermon/eulogy at the funerals of several family members.  The development of true friendships affords us the opportunity to be with people through the difficult times as well as the good times.  Do not allow yourself to become only a "fair weather" friend; they are only around when things are going great.  Make a decision to become a "serious friend"; a friend that is present at all times to offer whatever assistance that individual may need at that particular moment.  All of us need "serious friends" who are willing to assist us at any moment and who are willing to offer their love and support as we navigate the waters of life.  Call a friend today and let them know that you appreciate their friendship!