January 23, 2007

  • Radiance

    radiance

    “Those that look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”
    Psalm 34:5

    For some reason this verse is sticking with me. I keep going back to it. There is something about the idea of looking to God, and having His radiance reflected in your face that continues to draw me back to this passage.

    My heart goes out to the Midway-ites out there that are going through the “looking-for-a-new-worship-pastor” process again after only a year. It is really easy to get disillusioned to think that God is failing or the church is failing because someone comes and goes--and leaves you hanging--again. I’ll admit, the process isn’t easy--on either side. It’s not easy for those of us looking for jobs, and it’s not easy for those that are looking to employ. And don’t get me wrong-it’s somewhat traumatic. I know people didn’t ever really expect us to drop the a-bomb of “we’re leaving”. But change is a part of life. Just make sure that you don’t place your faith and trust in any one person or position rather than God himself. This is why when I announced that I was leaving, I read a super-appropriate scripture from Hebrews:
    “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)

    Don’t fix your eyes on the problem, or the person. Don’t fix them on your disappointments or anyone else’s failures. Fix your eyes on Jesus--and when you do, your faces will be filled with radiance that only comes from looking to him.

    We could stand to use a little more radiance in this gloomy world.

Comments (13)

  • Good stuff.

    (in a whisper "Paint me.")

  • "I did the same thing on ebay like 6-7 years ago. It's SO addicting."

    Oh, sure.  Make it sound like you're so far ahead of me technologically.  :o )

  • I think it's harder to lose some people than others.  Yes, part of the frustration is due to change, but we always hate to have a friend move away.  I've not been in choir w/Aaron at all, so I barely know him.  But I'm sure the choir will really miss him - he seemed like a nice man.

  • You always know what to say...thanks. But trust me when I say this is nothing as like when you guys left. Like Shannon said....it hurts more when you are also losing friends.Even with you waaaaaaaaay up there...you are STILL incouraging us down here. Rock on Nertz King, Rock on!!!!!

  • I'm glad I'm still the Nertz King. THAT can stick FOREVER as long as I'm concerned.
    VAL YOU MADE MY DAY!!

  • ^Mike, you want to take this one, or should I?

  • Thanks man...This is very hard on us. I know that I might have had some differences with Aaron when it came down to...well whatever, he was an awsome friend with the best attitude ever, so thats whats hard to let go now

  • I think without change there is no growth.  I believe that this is definitely for the BEST!!  Yes, Aaron is a nice guy and all but when you are not where God truly wants you, it makes for a very bumpy ride...for everyone!  Keeping our eyes on God is where I want my eyes to be...thanks for the encouragement!

  • Nertz King here. Ignore the imposter above.

  • Nice.

  • oh snap, when was the last time YOU won at Nertz, Mikeknaj????? Hm? 2005? OH YEAH...eat that.

    nice new profile pic, marshall.

  • Speaking of Nertz, can we please play sometime?

    I know, BTW. I should change my name to BrokenMan.

  • Thanks for the kind sentiments.  I personally will miss Aaron as I had missed you but my love for the Lord and trust in His Word is so great that I find my slef more occupied with anticipation of what God will do next.  His love is amazing, steady and unchanging, it absolutley WOWsssz's me :o) !!!

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