If one size fits all was true, ministry to people would be much easier. Discover what is in the Bible and then use that truth for every person in every circumstance of life. If by chance it doesn't work for someone, that is their problem and it is up to them to change. In the real world, when a person doesn't not feel included or accepted they will give up and leave. Not everyone who leaves our church is a rebel. Some are just discouraged by their differences.
A turtle is not a failure because it cannot run like a rabbit or soar like an eagle. That turtle can fast and pray and discipline it's life. But it will always be a turtle. And, no one criticizes the eagle for not being a turtle. No one criticizes the rabbit for scurrying around. Only the slow, plodding unattractive turtle gets criticized.
Greg Mitchell is not my pastor. Pastor Wayman Mitchell was my pastor. I was saved and Spirit filled under his ministry. I was married by pastor Mitchell. We were sent out by pastor Mitchell. We were counseled by pastor Mitchell. When pastor Mitchell died my pastor died. I have a new pastor now. And he is not Greg Mitchell.
Finally, grief is love looking for a home. If you mourn the death of a spouse one day you will understand this statement better. The absent are always present. Amen.
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