When I was asked to write this blog about Acts 29 I thought
“sure, no problem”, but as my deadline approached I realized I that this
subject presented some difficult questions without the easy answers.
The Book of Acts ends with the 28th chapter
without a lot of instruction or a detailed blueprint for the future of the
early church. It makes you wonder what
was going on in the minds of the early church.
I can just imagine some of their doubt and questions ……..What do we do
without leadership from the apostles? How
will we survive? How soon will the Lord
be returning?
Personally, I’m a businessman with an accounting
background. I like to have an organized
long-term plan, defined responsibilities, and a strategy for all possible
outcomes. But, as we come toward the end
of another year I am again personally reminded that real life doesn’t work that
way. Loved ones are lost, families are
broken up or scattered across the country, and our efforts at home or work don’t
always result in success.
Today at GCR, I believe we have some of the same questions
and doubts as the early church of Acts 29..…… How are we going to survive? Where will our leadership come from? What is God’s plan for our church?
It is my hope and prayer that our own 29th
chapter at GCR relies on God’s Word for our strategy, trust in our elders for
leadership, and a cooperative willingness to follow God’s Plan. I’m pretty sure that our chapter won’t be
written exactly like we imagine or according to our individual plans. But I know that we are a blessed people and God
has a plan for GCR and we have a Savior that has provided the blueprint. I believe we need to actively encourage one another
with God’s Word and His Promises as we continue working together in the writing
of the 29th chapter at GCR.
God bless & Happy New Year!
- Richard Hatchett
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