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Words from Pastor Wally Holt
As Christians, we are stewards or managers of all the gifts God has given us. This is quite a task, a task, frankly, that we, on our own, are incapable of carrying out. Yet we don't have a choice; all Christians are called to be stewards. We are not left on our own, though. The God who calls us equips us as well. "May the God of peace . . . equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to who be glory for ever and ever. Amen" (Hebrews 13:20-21) Faith is the foundation of our stewardship. It is only through faith that we can please God, and it is only by faith in Christ's mighty power within us that we are able to do the works God has prepared for us to do. If we are to be stewards living a God-pleasing life, we must follow the path of discipleship that Jesus lays out before us. We are called to serve, even as Jesus himself "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). God-pleasing stewards give generously, even as their Master, Jesus, gave all he had, his very life. Generosity was the hallmark of the early Christians who "shared everything they had . . . There were no needy persons among them" (Acts 4:32, 34). Out of thankfulness to our giving God, who gives so generously, we, along with our spiritual forefathers, respond to the needs of others, giving to them as unto the Lord (Matthew 25:40). During the month of February we will spend three Sundays learning and growing and becoming stewards living a God-pleasing life. It is my hope and prayer that you will attend the worship services for this very important, educational, and enriching program. I do look forward to working and worshiping with you this month. Pastor Wally |
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First Baptist Church ° Macomb, IL
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