"Pastors Thoughts"

As I was enjoying the sunrise this morning and the thoughts of a new day, I found the words of a great hymn stirring in my mind. I dared not insult the beautiful sound of the birds by opening my mouth and joining in with their song. The hymn that came to mind is entitled Marching to Zion but I have always changed the lyric to Marching in Zion for I know that I am already dwelling in Mt Zion today. Enough with the doctrinal lesson and back to my train of thought. Marching? Am I marching or simply walking? Lord am I lagging behind or perhaps dragging my feet as I follow you with rejoicing?

Paul wrote about running the race but at times I feel more like staying in bed than running a race how about you? At my age I often feel like my get up and go got up and went. Of course I am talking physically and Paul was speaking of the Spiritual race of life. Marching in Zion! Following Jesus with passion and zeal. Armed and ready to fight the fight of faith. Protected by the Lord's armor having put on each piece with prayer. Am I really ready today to invade and encounter a world with so many unsaved people? Do I sense the urgent purpose of sharing the life giving gospel that can save them from sin and death?

That word "Purpose" stuck in my mind. Rom 8:28 tugged at my heart reminding me that, " ...we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." I am called according to His purpose and so are you reader. How are we doing at responding to His call? We all want things to turn out good on our part, however the promise given in this passage requires that we March in Zion with a purpose. We like Jesus must be about our Father's business.

Now here is what I got in a nutshell out of this morning's sunrise meditation. I can't chose to march in the tomorrows for they may never come. My success or failure to march yesterday can't be changed. My choice for today is Lord, by and through your grace and by the power of your Holy Spirit, I can purpose in my heart today to respond to your call and I can March , yes with all my heart I said March in Zion.

Pastor Danny