We are in such a unique and special time as a church. Our numbers on Sunday morning have begun to show us that a change is needed in our place of worship. We are running out of space! The trouble is we have no more space to go to. In response to these circumstances I felt the burden to ask our congregation to pray for 40 days, asking God to open the way for our next step of growth. Needless to say, there's a lot of room for God to work! The grounds we meet on are owned by the Meijer Corp. To be able to purchase acreage there would be a miracle. It is expensive land and last we heard, Meijer wanted to build a store there. Though God has richly supplied our needs, our funds are small when compared to the prospect of buying land somewhere and putting up a building. Acquiring debt in large amounts isn't on the table at all so, we've turned to our heavenly Father, knowing He started this church and has a plan for it.
As I have told our situation to different people, I get a variety of responses, mostly positive. A week ago though, there were three different individuals who responded with something like, "God will do it!" I heard each of those voices speak faith into my heart. At first, I didn't hear them that way, it wasn't until the third voice that made me stop and think, "Is God speaking to me?" When I woke the next morning, those three voices became one and I knew God was encouraging me to believe.
Why is it so hard to believe? Maybe because the voices of doubt are there in the air too. My own being one of the most consistent! What an opportunity for God to show His love and care for His church. What a chance for people to see His hand at work in these circumstances! We might become a praying church out of this!! We might be people who live by faith and not by sight!!! In the midst of all this, I'm striving to hear the voice of faith and look for God to answer us when we call. Lord, help my unbelief! Blessings, Pastor Greg
