This Moment's Mission
Dear friends, I struggle to be still when I could be serving. If there's something left undone, I feel like I have to do it. If there's someone left unheard, I feel like I have to give them my time and attention. If there's a need, I have to meet it to the best of my ability. I'm learning (and have been for years) that it's not always God's intention to have me meet every need or cram every service opportunity into my day. Jesus' life on Earth must have been overflowing with opportunities to give time, teaching, a listening ear, and hugs to people in need. There must have been an extremely high demand for his powers to heal, cast out demons, and resurrect loved ones! And Jesus knew he could do it. So why did he spend 30 years living among us before he began his ministry? Was carpentry his true passion? Was he reluctant to fix problems? Did he not really love us? I believe, like with everything he did, Jesus waited with purpose. I won't pretend to