Sitting and Waiting

As I sat in the services last week I could not help but sigh. I truly enjoy preaching; it is one of my favorite parts about being a pastor. I heard two great sermons Sunday, one by Pastor Jim Perdue of Crosspoint Church Millington and one by Pastor David Fields. But it was hard for me to sit in the seat because I enjoy it so much. As I prepare this week to bring God’s Word to His people my mind is focused on that phrase. I am bringing God’s Word to His people. It is an awesome task; one that I do not take for granted, and one that I will ever have on my mind as the time approaches for me to be “in the pulpit” again.

I learned a few things sitting in the seat this past Sunday. I better have, I gave up my favorite part of my work. Hopefully I can put into practice what I learned this past week. Come prepared to Worship Sunday! Not just with the omnipresence of God or even the abiding presence, seek His Manifold Presence. He desires to be with you in that way. He is ready and willing; we must come on His terms, so that we might enjoy Him.

Thanks David for your spirit of service and for you use of your talents/gifts that He has given you! Riverbend we are BLESSED indeed to have David with us!

See you Sunday,

Brian