Upon Reflection

There are many truths in scripture that we are expected to hold in tension, meaning that they are both true, but can be challenging to reconcile with one another. God’s sovereignty and human responsibility come to mind, as does the promise that no one knows the day or hour of Christ’s return, while we are told to recognize the signs of His appearing. 

Another one of these parallel truths is the often-repeated admonition to live in expectation of Christ’s imminent return and yet to build something that will stand for generations to come. Parents are told to instruct their children in the Lord with the goal of them instructing their own children and with those children investing in future generations. Churches are commanded to make disciples who will make disciples who will, in turn, make more disciples. In both cases, we are building toward a future we may never see in the hope that God will multiply our faithfulness for the fame of His great name.

What does this have to do with a stewardship campaign? Everything! As we seek the Lord’s leading in what He would have us give on an individual and family level, we are investing in a future that, if the Lord wills, we will not see with our own eyes. I’m not talking merely about the building of a new facility for ministry - I’m talking about the ministry itself - a ministry that, barring the Lord’s return, will far outlive each one of us. We are joining together to make the message of the gospel available; both to our own neighbors, and to the generations of Williamson County that have yet to be born. We are praying, sacrificing and giving so that the nations will be glad and sing for joy (Psalm 67:4). We are building a facility to help us in the building of His Kingdom; a place to foster stable marriages and strong families. We are joining God in His work to fill the earth with the clear knowledge of His glory.

It is our prayer that you will commit the next few weeks to seeking the Lord and simply asking Him what He would have you do to help people know Jesus, love Jesus, live for Jesus, and tell others about Him. Whatever He asks, please follow His leading. I cannot wait to see what He will do.

Until everyone knows,

Pastor Bobby

"Father hold my mind's attention.

Wake my heart's affection.

Speak for your glory and my holy joy."

god is moving people to our city so they can hear the gospel (Act 17:26-27). He has appointed the "boundaries of where they live" because there are believers and churches in our city ready to display and declare the gospel.