God has a plan . . . This is NOT a catch-phrase, IT IS THE TRUTH! God never calls us to something HE has not already planned . . . Think about that.
When I think about the future and what God has in store for Ebenezer, I am drawn back to the idea that there are approximately 15,000 people within three miles of EBC that DO NOT KNOW CHRIST. That is where my heart is right now. And it seems like an IMPOSSIBLE task that we could reach them. That, my friends, is where God comes in.
Did I already write that God has a plan, and He NEVER calls us to something He has not ALREADY PLANNED?? Yeah, I did. AND I STILL BELIEVE IT. HOW DO WE REACH THEM?? We tell them about the difference Jesus makes in our lives and LEAVE THE RESULTS TO GOD.
HOW DO WE DISCIPLE THEM?? Again, we must LISTEN to God and He will call many more of US out to lead in Sunday School, small groups, and by just making a difference in their lives.
WHERE DO WE PUT THEM?? We ARE considering a new facility proposal THIS SUNDAY. HOWEVER, this need is one we must address NOW instead of waiting for whatever is going to happen . . . And, again, this is a God-sized task that would take involvement and dedication from MANY, MANY people. A few years ago when we were worshiping in the FLC while the sanctuary was being rennovated, we had TONS of people helping setup and take-down. Then, by the fourth week, it was Ed, me, and two others. We cannot step into a long-term bandaid without more long-term support.
HOW DO WE DO ALL OF THIS?? Be STILL and KNOW that HE is God. And He will make it known to us, and He will call out the right people to do the right things.