Wednesday, September 11, 2013

What I Have Learned In 2 Years

Today, is my 2nd anniversary of being the pastor of Haven Baptist Church.  It is easy for me to remember in light of the events that took place on September 11th, 2001.  
Over the past two years, I have seen God do many things in our faith family.  We are growing in our Love for the Lord while learning what it means to love one another.  God continues to humble me and remind me of his steadfast love.  I'm reminded that slow and steady wins the race when at times I want to just hurriedly get things done or change the path we are currently on.  

I was encouraged this past week as one of our deacons read from Hebrews 12:1-2.  

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

I'm learning to run with perseverance while fixing my eyes on Jesus, the perfecter of my faith.  Jesus is the chief shepherd of the church.  He has led me to pastor the flock at Haven Baptist and I’m thankful for such a weighty responsibility.  I’m more thankful that God is transforming our lowly bodies into his (Jesus Christ’s) glorious body (Philippians 3:20-21).  God is still working! 


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