This Sunday, I will begin working at my church as part of the Children's Ministry leadership team. It is an exciting time in my life - new apartment, new fiancee, new year and new job. It's a great blessing to be able to serve in my church that I've enjoyed so much in the last few years. Most people that are finishing up in seminary are forced to look far and wide to find ministry opportunities. It's indeed a blessing that one opened up for me at my own church!
Here's one suggestion I have to those of you who find that your friends, family members and loved ones are preparing to leave for a new ministry - be excited for them! Selfishness seems to rob us of the joy of new opportunities. Of course, it's normal to be disappointed that they aren't going to be around as much as they were. You may even feel as if they are making a mistake, or that the loss of their services may directly hinder your ability to do ministry. But, remember that God is sovereign - in control of all things. I Chronicles 29:11-12 makes it clear:
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. 12 Riches and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength. (NLT)
So, the next time you find out that someone is leaving to go to their next phase in ministry - trust the Lord. God may also be working to open a door for someone even better to come into your life and help you in your ministry!
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