Last week I shared a list of the 'normal' activities that we are involved in during
the Fall and early Winter months-between now and 2027. The problem with the list is
not that we are simply doing what we have always done, my issue is that l'm afraid I
won't be open to other, and more, opportunities that God has planned. I / we have to
plan and prepare for our usual ministry items. At the same time I / we must always be
open and responsive to the things that God is doing today.
The first'bullet point' of Esperiencing God is to find out where God is at work and
join Him. Too often we make our plans and ask God to join us. When we do this we are
assuming the leadership that belongs to God, and God alone. He has the greatest
perspective. He knows our yesterdeays, our todays, and our tomorrows-perfectly.
Years ago, alot of years ago, I was privileged to visit the Bible lands. I had read
about them for years. I had studied them in Seminary. AND, I needed a knowing,
experienced guide to lead me on each day's journey. Even our travel host, who had
made many trips to lsrael, deferred to our guide. Our guide's name was 'Sam'
(changed to protect him). Sam hadn't just grown up in lsrael, he wasn't just an
experienced tour guide, Sam was an lntelligence Officer in the lsraeli Army.
Every morning, while our tour group ate breakfast, Sam was on the phone to
'Army headquarters'. He asked if there were any areas of 'trouble' that we might want
to avoid during that day's tour. He was thoroughly briefed about what we could expect
that day. And yes, one morning Sam joined us for breakfast and informed us of a
change of plans. Because we allowed Sam to do his job without our interference, we
never had a problem, and we had a great trip.
Each day in this world God is our'Sam'. He is up before us-He never sleeps nor
slumbers, He knows exactly what is happening, and will happen, during our day. And
He PERSONALLY leads us safely through our journey. There may be a few rough
patches, a few bumps and bruises, even a fall or two, but GOD is ALWAYS there to pick
us up, love us, and carry us fonrard.
Do you remember the call of Jesus to His Disciples, "Come FOLLOW ME." The
Christian life is much easier when we let God be God, and let God do the leading.
Precious Father, help us see where you are at work and join you, help us know
that YOU KNOW the way and we must follow, and Father use us to grow Your Kingdom
            Prayers Blessings and Love,
                   Bro. Tom and Sister Sue