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God’s Fellow-Workers!
In his book, “Disciples in Action”, Leroy Eims makes the following observation from the
apostle Paul’s life (pg. 311):
The marks of discipleship are portrayed in Paul’s life time and time again. During the
storm off Malta (Acts 27:33-38) it was Paul who transmitted courage and hope to his fellow
travelers. Luke reports the despair everyone felt: “We finally gave up all hope of being
saved” (Acts 27:20). Apparently Luke included himself and other believers like Aristarchus. But
one passenger never lost hope, and more importantly, he shared his hope with the others. It did
not take a crowd, a simple majority, or even a small committee to turn the tide of despair. One
man who believed and acted on his faith was all God needed. That is often the case.
When God wanted to deliver His people from bondage in Egypt, He selected Moses.
When He wanted to save the human race from extinction, He called on one man—Noah. When
He wanted to win a battle, He used one young man—David, a shepherd boy who defeated
Goliath. But remember this: it is not the individual who is important, but God who wins the
victory (see 2 Sam. 23:10). God simply needs a man or woman whose life is clean and useable.
We are not the ones who do the work of God—only God can do that—we are merely channels, so
our lives must be useable!
Our Friends and Family Day is right around the corner (March 11). As we do each year,
each of us are encouraged to invite friends and family to join us for this special day of worship
to God and fellowship with each other. We have always enjoyed a great turn out for this one
Sunday and I have no doubt it will be the same this year. But it does take each one of us putting
out the effort to invite someone to be our guest (being useable!). We are expected to plant the
seed and the Lord will give the increase (1 Cor. 3:7-8). “For we are God’s fellow-workers; you
are God’s field, God’s building” (1 Cor. 3:9).
On a Personal Note: I want to thank each of you for your prayers, cards, and calls of
concern over the past week regarding my illness. I am thankful for Mark, Brad, Oliver and Jason
as they filled my place for the past two Sundays. It is good to know that we have men willing
and able to step into a leadership role at a moment’s notice (and this was just the hem of the
garment!). Cathy and I are blessed to be a part of such a loving and caring family. ~P. Mowrer
