I have always loved studying God's Word. Indeed, so much so, that my greatest delight for many years was to study 20-plus hours a week and deliver a coherent message on Sunday morning. I suppose some might debate the "coherent" part.
But can I confess? More often than not, Sunday was not my favorite day of the week. As much as the proclamation of the Word brings me great joy, many aspects of the day were less pleasurable. My ability to worship was limited as details enveloped me.
Sundays are different for me now. I enjoy them so much. I do get the opportunity to speak often and that brings me joy. But I find as much joy going to church to listen to someone else. Today it was my successor at Randall, Pastor Josh LaRavia. It was my first time back at Randall when I had no reason to be there, except to worship.
I am proud of the young man who has taken my place at Randall. He comes with rock solid teaching and a heart to fulfill God's mission. I feel so blessed that he is there. And perhaps best of all, I worshipped and learned much from this younger man. I still have much to learn. It was a great day.
You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus. (I Timothy 4.6, The Message)
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