Area Director's July Devotional

A Moment to Cherish, a Fire to Rekindle

Although missionary renewal this year had a diversity of speakers, the Spirit orchestrated their testimonies into one dominant theme: Be in awe of God and His destiny for our lives.  We were challenged by Greg Mundis to keep it focused and real.   We were moved by Judy Graner to magnify God and choose joy despite pain and suffering.   We were reminded by Bryan Jarrett to have a sense of wonder in God’s call, His destiny for our lives.   We were invited by Paul Trementozzi to declare to all the random trash heaps of our lives that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.   Tonight, it all came together as we commissioned the new missionaries.   As we prayed and laid our hands on those Called by God, we could sense the fresh fire of God.   It was a moment to cherish.   For all, it was a reminder to rekindle that fire as we stood in awe that God has a Call and a Destiny for each one of us.  As Paul said to Timothy “I often think of that genuine faith of yours….I now remind you to stir up that inner fire which God gave you at your ordination.  For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:5-7 J.B. Phillips