Sunday Unwind

It's late and I'm sitting in my chair with my feet up for the first time today. Not complaining at all, though.

Had a great morning before service. Started the day outside on our patio for a bit just focusing on the beauty of the day God made.

I had a different kind of sense about the day early on. During worship, I knew God wanted to break in some way, and I was just making sure I was in tune with Him. Called a HUGE audible and had everyone sit down and went right into the message for the day. It was basically what I had prepared, but with a few on the fly tweaks.

God has the miracle ready for each one that needs it. The answer is going to come through something that is already there. The widow in the account in 2 Kings 4 didn't think she had anything, much less the answer to her dilemma. Yet, God used what she did have and brought the provision that was needed.

The twist came in as I added another group that I was speaking to from this passage. Those that feel like they are not receiving from God like they once did. Their passion and life have grown a bit stagnant spiritually. When we stop pouring what we do have, God stops flowing more. The oil kept flowing for the widow as long as she had jars to pour into. As soon as she stopped pouring, the oil stopped flowing. Many are receiving from God, but never pouring themselves out.

You can catch the full podcast here.

Because I spoke first and then had a response time followed by the offering, etc. We ended about 15-20 minutes earlier than normal. Had some funny comments regarding it. It also exposed a couple of things we need to work on as a team in our Sunday morning structures. I will be processing it all and even asking some questions about the length of our service and the elements involved. It is always good to evaluate, especially after an unexpected change that gives a slightly different perspective. Don't know what, if anything, that means fully yet.

After a great lunch (steak and grilled shrimp!) I spent the afternoon washing the vehicles with my daughter. Then our family went to a neighborhood thing on the next street over. I love living in this neighborhood, it is incredible! That was followed by some intense racquetball. :-)

Tomorrow, after a round of golf, I am boarding a plane for Charlotte, NC to go to THR3E at Elevation Church on Tuesday. I am greatly looking forward to this! This church has gone from 119 to over 5000 with a record attendance of 7800 on Easter in three years!!!

Gonna crash soon. I'll post some this week about my trip as well as the OSU spring game I went to yesterday with some friends. Also, I'll be sharing some things we are preparing in the days to come.

Until...