ARE WE READY? 2 Corinthians 12 19-20

 

"For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish- that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder"

I was doing my evening Bible reading last night and I read this passage. It just kind of lodged its self in my mind and I tossed it about it all night long and through this morning. It just felt so appropriate for our church at this moment. We are patiently or no so patiently waiting for the new Pastor God has chosen for us. The list of sins is long in this verse and may or may not apply exactly but the general idea is a good one. I know I personally have committed one or two and witnessed a few of them also. A lot of them are just because we were all born sinners. I hope that we can take a look at ourselves and our church to pray and minimize some of the events that have occurred and not let them interfere with our churches mission statement. I know we are struggling financially but this should not allow Satan to use finances as a way to lead us to bad decisions or unchristian behavior. As a church leader in the consistory I am very aware of my actions and relations with others in the Church and outside the Church. I make mistakes and will focus on trying to create a positive environment for a new pastor to enter. I hope all others in leadership areas and employees will also.