missio

It’s amazing to me to come across a new blog, and then see this blog linked in the sidebar. It’s truly mind-blowing how God is using something so simple as a database-driven webpage to set up connections, bring people together, and extend His glory. I’m thankful that He has given me a small footprint of influence on the web, but I have to be careful to steward it well. I hope that everyone reading keeps me accountable, and judging from the comments, you’re all doing a great job. I love being challenged, kept holy, and driven to the Scriptures and closer to the Cross. It blows my mind when people have this blog labeled under such headings as “Shapers” and “Culture Movers”. I’ve not done anything! But that’s the exaltation of God, I guess. (James 4:10)

In the guys’ Bible study I lead on Sat. mornings, we’ve been focusing on how Joshua was only exalted because he first exalted God. Only the Lord will raise up others. He gives the influence. And He only gives it to those who exalt Him first. I’ve really latched a hold of Jesus’ teaching that if we lift Him up, He will draw all men unto Himself. Nothing we can do can bring anyone to Him. Only He can. This is paramount, not only in evangelism, but in leadership and the stewardship of influence as well.

Grace to you.