I just had to quickly post about the unique sermon at church today. We've been going through the book of James this summer with the various associate pastors while the senior pastor is on sabbatical for a double hip replacement.
Today's section was James 4:13-17: "Life is a Vapor"
During the sermon, there was an annoying ticking sound that gradually got louder. Of course, a short way in I figured out it had something to do with the sermon but it was still rather annoying and distracting--the clock in the sanctuary had been removed and it was asked of the congregation to put away watches and such.
Well, our children's ministry pastor went rather concisely through all his points and as the ticking sound came to a max volume he started the sentence with "I'll give you one last example..." the ticking stopped. He closed his Bible and walked off stage. Church was over. This was the final example of how our life is a vapor and we need to be careful to include God in all planning for the future. First time we've been out of church before 11:30, for that matter, I think before 11:45. We're usually done around noon.
I do plan on posting again in the future about God's provision in our lives this past year. (Lord-willing :-)) I was theoretically waiting for a more distinct image of my job situation...but more on that later. (No, no full-time permanent position for me as of yet. God's timing is the best timing)
Posted by Anna at August 9, 2009 02:30 PM | TrackBack