Watching Him Work!

Do you ever sit back and admire God's work? That is what I did Saturday night. I just sat back and said, "Wow." The Junction Christian Academy fundraiser was a huge success. We raised over $15,000.00 in one night. I love to see people get a vision, run with it at all cost and then watch what God does because of obedience. I am so proud of our church. We are not afraid to dream. We are not afraid to step out even when the world thinks we are crazy. When Cigi quit the school system to become CJC youth pastor, many thought she had lost it. You did what? Being a school teacher has great benefits and summers off. How could she leave all that and work for few benefits and very little time off? She knew God's voice!! She has not one doubt that she made the right decision and she is changing a generation. Crill Allen left the school system this year just shy of retirement. You want to talk about faith. I even had people try to tell me that I needed to talk her out of this decision. On paper it may not look sensible but paper will one day turn to ash. The steps Crill has taken today will make a difference in eternity. My friend Corrina stepped out and began her equine therapy ministry this year. She jumped out there with a dream and she has rallied the troops. Because of her following God's lead others are finding their calling. People realize that they "fit" and they can help make a difference. Charley Price, one of our ushers, followed a dream this year. He started his own business. Owning your own company is hard work and the responsibilities are huge. Charley knew what he wanted and he chased it. I spoke to him the other day about his company and he loves what he does. Many times following God is like being in the movies. As a movie goer, when Tom Cruise jumps off the skyscraper, it looks as if he is doomed to death. But for the ones on the inside, they saw the inflatable cushion and the green screen. When someone steps out and does what God has called them to do, it often looks like the end of them. But from the inside, God's safety net is in plain sight. That safety net is God's faithfulness. When he gives us dreams and when we follow his plan, he will never let us down. The journey may have lots of twists and turns. But if we keep our course, we will reach our destination. So if you have a dream or if God has given you a vision, GO FOR IT!!! Then sit back and watch Him work. It is so much fun!