It was said of an old time Methodist preacher - Clovis Chappell - that he was a person God could trust with a vital Christian experience.
Today we mentioned that often a person "wins" the lottery only to see their life take a terrible turn and end up losing everything. It is obvious that some people cannot handle great success. On the other hand many others thrive.
The point made was this: If you live beyond your means when you have little you will live further beyond your means should you have much.
It is an issue of character.
Jesus referred to those who were faithful with little receiving much. A matter of character.
Jesus also referred to those who were unfaithful with little - they would forfeit even that. Character.
The good news is that we may develop character - good character - specifically Christian character. In that perhaps we too could be trusted with a vital Christian experience.
On another note - Today we introduced Jessica Duncan as our new Director of Children's Ministry. Jessica comes here from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area. Next Sunday we will have a welcome reception for Jessica. Be sure to meet her and make her welcome.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
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