TRANSITION…
Yesterday ,I had the privilege of serving my friend Michael Hindes and Cross Current Church in Port Huron MI as he handed the headship of the Church to a son and daughter in the Lord . I have participated in a number of these and I am always thrilled . It`s one of the main reasons we do what we do . Next generation . Increased inheritance . Fresh ,bold ideas and the energy of youth . Honoring the ones passing the baton . Marvelous ! Ministry truly is about reproducing disciples for Christ who can be trusted with the inheritance . Multiplication not addition ! What a transition .
In the morning Mo and I leave very early for Thailand . We`ll join with the Barnes and the Hindes as we graduate the next squad of World Racers as they finish their 11 month odyssey of adventure . We`ll continue working with them as they plan the next steps in their life . Some will feel that they are members of this tribe ,some will return home to Men of God who can get them to where they desire to go and some will still be waiting on the Lord . Our prayer ,as for all Racers,is that they make the most of their gifts and skill set to advance God`s Kingdom on earth with a Christlike character and attitude . They will certainly be in transition.
Being available for and unresistant to transition is a key for those who have 'set their heart on pilgrimage.'( Ps 84) It`s never too late . You may feel as though your opportunity has come and gone . Nothing of the sort ! Don`t forget the #1 regret of older guys and gals is that 'wished they had risked more.'I was speaking with a 55 yr old friend yesterday . He told me that he had just shared with his good wife that it`s time to sell up and set off ! Think about it . You might just turn the valley of weeping into a place of living water and go from strength to strength –same Psalm . Say again ,it`s never too late ..