The past few months have brought new revelations and manifestations of God’s grace. And even though the Thanksgiving Holiday has come and gone, please indulge me as I offer my own personal “thanks-blogging.”
Watching some of our members enduring severe trials with great strength and grace continues to be a source of tremendous encouragement. Their faith in the midst of physical pain and adversity has brought comfort and hope to all of us. Isn’t it amazing how sufferers often minister to those who witness their sufferings? I am grateful to pastor such a people whose maturity brings them such peace in life’s storms.
A few months ago my doctor suspected that I might have prostate cancer and sent me to an urologist. The biopsy procedure was something I hope I never have to experience again. Today I met with the doctor to go over the pathology report. Praise the Lord there was no indication of cancer. So let me take this opportunity to thank those of you who prayed for me. I am very grateful to God for the supplications made on my behalf.
Faced with the prospect of cancer made me more aware of the manifold blessings of God. It brought heaven closer and Christ nearer, and reminded me that life is about relationships. What a great privilege it is to serve Jesus with the people of Faith Family Church. You inspire me. And I thank God upon every remembrance of you, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.
