Two of 'em, actually. I went to dinner with two nineteen year olds. But in order to keep from being labeled as a creepy, old guy, if you add them together then I went out with a thirty-eight year old.
I told Sarah and Virginia I was going to post that. Thanks, girls, for keeping me company. No worries, Spenser. I'm not her type.
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"My Opinion on the Property" by Chuck.
This is just because I can. I had previously said I wouldn't give my opinion because it didn't matter. It still doesn't matter, because the property doesn't matter. I don't think God is waiting to see which way we vote.
We've gotta get this God's will thing out of our heads. God's will is for us to continue to be a church, to be a family and encourage, support, and, most importantly, love each other and work together.
God's will is for us to reach out to the community and make sure they hear His Name. His will is for us to continue to seek Him every minute of every day and be used by Him for His plans and purposes. His will is for us to "put on the mind of Christ," and to obey Him and put Him first in our lives.
With acres and acres of land at our disposal, we can do all of these things, and then some.
We can also do them without a teaspoonful of dirt.
This is simply an opportunity. We can purchase this land and do great things for God, or we can let it pass and still do great things for God. Stock Creek will not become better or stronger either way because possessions have no bearing on the strength of God's church. The strength is in the faith, obedience, humility, and unity of the believers and the body as a whole.
It's what we do with the land that will matter. It's what we do without the land that will matter. God's will doesn't hinge on this proposal.
I'll be absent Wednesday night for two reasons. 1) I don't care either way, take it or leave it, it's only dirt and it's only money. I will whole-heartedly support either outcome. 2) I haven't been to a business meeting in years to vote on any matter. I am usually occupied otherwise. People will fuss and gripe about those who come out of the woodwork to vote against and for this proposal. I won't be one who makes a special appearance just to weigh in on something that is "en vogue."
I hope you can find some wisdom in this, or at least respect it. Here are two verses that have been in my head since this whole thing started and that helped me find peace about it.
One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. --Luke 16:10
And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that He might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. --Deuteronomy 8:2
Have a great week everyone. By the way, I LOVED Sunday night. The new Frequency schedule is going to be fabulous!
