WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
Really, why would any pastor not be in love with what the Holy Spirit of God is doing through 40 Days In The Word? Since last week, over 1,500 churches have joined in participating in 40ditw bringing the total to 6,000 church families. Let’s just say that all, if not most, of the churches are doing as well or better than James Island Baptist.
Here, we have doubled the amount of adults we have studying the Word of God; we are training each of them on how to understand and apply the Word of God in their lives; we are leading them to memorize 6 key verses from God’s Word (OK, truthfully, this may be the hardest part); we have 19 small groups meeting plus the Sunday Adult Bible Study Classes participating; and will have most of them involved in a Micah 6:8 project reaching out in a way that acts justly, loves mercy and walks humbly. Our goal is to help you love the Word of God like never before, to learn the Word of God like never before, and to live the Word of God like never before. Is there anyone who can not completely get on board with that? Again, what is not to love about that?
INTERESTING EMAIL GOING AROUND
I received this last week and thought you might enjoy it. “Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we treated it as though we could not live without it? What if we gave it to our kids as gifts? What if we used it even when we travel? What if we used it in case of emergencies? The Bible, in the short run and the long run of eternity, can make a transforming difference in our lives. It is better than 4G…it crosses time and eternity to make sure we have a clear message of a Good and Beautiful God.
Oh yeah, work on memorizing the Bible verse. You never know when it might be the text message you need in your emergency!
See you Sunday, grateful and excited,
Pastor Tom
