Memorial Day is a day that we remember the sacrifice that soldiers have made for our freedom, remembering those who died so that the vision of liberty could become a reality (or stay a reality) in the United States. And after we took time in the beginning of our services to recognize those who were either active or retired military, we spent our time in service talking about the vision (perspective) that God has for our lives.
We began a new mini-series called "Still Counting," the fact that God thinks numbers are important (He named a whole book after it!), and that when God wants to do something in our lives or in our church, He adds certain ingredients - passion (for God, for others), His presence, His power, and His perspective - God use addition to accomplish His purposes.
I asked Rod, Ed, and Lee to give the congregation their thoughts when we talked about God adding His presence, and how we desire "a habitation, not just a visitation." Rod said that God inhabits the praises of His people, so that a consistent praise will bring a consistent Presence. Ed emphasized that the King won't come when there is no throne, so we must give Him a throne in our lives and in our church; and Lee emphasized that when God does fill a place, while God's glory will fill that place, that place cannot contain Him.
It was a good day, and the worship in both services was good. We introduced the song, "Blessed Be Your Name," and it was received very well - I pray that The Journey's desire for God will continue to grow, and that the worship will come forth more and more like a mighty waterfall each week, with no choice but to overflow in power.
Good attendance today for a Memorial Day weekend - we had 127. If you missed it, join us next week as we discover how God uses subtraction to bring about His purposes for the church.
God is good - blessed be YOUR name!
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