I was privileged to speak at Mt Bethel Baptist Church in Roxboro in August. What a time in the Lord we had! They are a beautiful group of worshippers. And their pastor is a wonderful servant of God.
The Holy Spirit traveled with us - met us there - allowed us to be free in worship. And we served God together. We praised Him together. And everything was for God's glory.
My pastor, in his generosity, sent the choir, musicians and bus to accompany me. You see, it was just as much their engagement as mine for we were asked to come together. And, Pastor allowed it. I do not think I'll ever be able to fully explain, as a young minister, how very humbling that is. I still think about it and am humbled. For me, it's one thing to go off to an engagement by yourself; it's quite another thing to go off to preach with the church choir. I'm humbled by the numbers that drove the distance because somewhere in my mind, the enemy was telling me that only a few would show - most likely those that rode with me in my car. Not so. God sent all that were needed and then some and we had a great time in the Lord. It's not about numbers - but I'm writing this out to show how the enemy will use even what should be a good event to try to raise doubt, fear and insecurities.
But I'm getting wiser when it comes to dealing with my adversary in that arena. I'm getting to the point where now, I'm not so concerned about every aspect and detail. I'm trusting God more fully now knowing that if He has brought me to it, then surely, He's going to see me through it. That's the confidence I have with God now. And I wish for you the same!
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