Pastor Bob Hammond

All too often, that's our excuse for not doing what God has clearly called us to do. Who hasn't argued with God - claiming there's just no way for us to obey Him in a certain area. We're especially good at offering up this excuse when it comes to sharing the gospel.

For the past several weeks, we've been encouraged to see a few church members participate in our weekly Saturday morning gospel outreach. What a joy to see people obey the Lord's command to "go" to our neighbors who are without Christ (Mat 18:19-20).

And yet, I remain burdened to see more of our members participate in our door-to-door outreach efforts. Some may think, "that's just not my thing." Others may be inclined to say, "I'm not able to speak well." And many may feel, "I don't have the time." Let's be honest: these are just excuses for disobedience. Moses tried some of these same excuses - none of which were acceptable to God! That fact is that we are all called to go. The Lord asks that we "go into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled." (Luke 14:23).

If God asks us to do something, He will make it possible. Let's be reminded that Paul told the Phillipian church members, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." And that is true for every one of us, too.

This weekend, I'd like to again encourage every able-bodied church member to glorify Christ with your obedience to go. If you're not comfortable enough to speak, go along and pray silently. But do go - choosing to change "can't" to "can" - through Christ and for His glory.

We'll meet at church this Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.