This past February saw an influx of miracles inside the ministry here in Forest Hills. Not only did the church move into a new and greater facility, but we saw new families join the church and many people donate their lives to the service of Jesus and His church. It has been a tremendous season in regards to "new growth."Yet, at the same time, this past month has been a tremendous struggle. It is no wonder that the biblical writers use military language and describe their lives as a "war." Ministry is hard, it is never ending, and it tears at every fiber of your being as you see the Lost despise and hate the things of God. This is not a challenge unique to the vocational minister, but to all who serve under the banner of "Christianity."
Therefore, my earnest prayer for this month, and for all of those that follow, is that we (the Church) will not grow weary, but will remain strong, steadfast, and confident in HIM who calls and enables. Like a good soldier, our job is not to accomplish through our rational or reason; but rather to trust and obey the will and words of our Superior. It is His battle we fight, and it is always and only for His glory.
Onward Christian soldier...
