Higher Than Our Loftiness

Here we are. In days where fear drives us farther than our faith. Feelings outweigh facts. Logic and reason are traded for opinions and agendas. And lies are justified when the truth is too difficult, harsh or offensive.

So when the time comes to surround ourselves with trusted advisors and people of influence, how careful must we be in whom we seek out and present as possibilities for the role?

Such were the thoughts that arose when I asked God what He might have for #deaconThursday.

Of course, this perspective comes on the heels of two churches that over the weekend went through the process of selecting new deacons/board members, as openings existed. And, of course, many, many more churches did the same... if not this weekend, then recently or in the near future.

Regardless, the reality remains. In the world of knowledge and understanding, experience and wisdom, God and His Word often come secondary or last to our own ideas, perspectives and minds eye.

I'll be the first to admit... I fall into this all too often. Why? Let me count the ways... and the reasons. But time does not permit. If I, a nobody is distracted to the point of seeking God secondly, how much more, how much harder, how much more often, how greater will the battle be, to distract, derail and frustrate those who are chosen to come along side and aid the conducting of the ministries?

Pray this #deaconThursday, that God would help those who like me, find themselves battling to seek God first. Maybe not often, maybe not over trivial things, but pray they would not break the habit and discipline of looking to God and His Word. May they not rely on their own understanding, especially in church matters and challenges. Pray the lines of communication to heaven would be open to direction as much as communication lines should be open with the team as they work towards solutions.

May the miraculous happen
As we set aside our thoughts and ways
For His whose are higher than ours.
For the glory of God
In humble service.

- PNC