Thinking about Saturday

As I was catching up on my readings in The Daily Message this morning, I had to stop and reflect on Luke 10 when Jesus sent out the seventy. His instructions were quite specific, saying in part; "...Be careful this is hazardous work...Travel light...Don't loiter and make small talk with everyone you meet along the way...If your greeting is received...stay...if not, get out...etc." We read that the seventy came back triumphant, and as Jesus talked with them and saw their excitement over even the demons responding to them, he reminded; "...All the same, the great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God's authority over you and presence with you. Not what you do for God but what God does for you---That's the agenda for rejoicing."

This was what Carol envisioned for her celebration. Not what Carol accomplished, but what God did in and through her and what He will do in each one of His people as we are obedient to Him.

Please join me in praying for the Charlotte celebration on Saturday. As we thank God for Carol and her impact on so many lives, may we especially have open hearts for what He wants to do in our remaining days upon this earth to not only change us, but to impact others through our lives for His glory.

God loves YOU and so do I!

Chuck