MOVING FORWARD

I remember one of former General Overseer Billy Murray's emphasis was "forward." This left a strong impression on me as a minister of the gospel of Christ. This encourged me to be more proactive in ministry in regards to what is important to our Chief Apostle and Captain of our faith.

While we have our times of planning and preparation, God continues to move forward. He knows what He is doing and does not need our pitiful plans. . . It has been said "to fail to plan is to plan to fail." More clearly it could be said, "to fail to plan in God's plan is to plan to fail." Moving forward in Christ's plan most assuredly means to be involved in those things that he prioritizes. He gave his life, blood, sweat, and tears for the salvation of the lost and to bring His church to His perfection (totally complete).

We know for sure that He will "present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish." Eph. 5:27

So we his people must declare His gospel with persistence and power. Jesus said in, John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me." (GW Version) Further we must continue to, "teach them to do everything I (Jesus) have commanded you. "And remember that I (Jesus) am always with you until the end of time." (Matt. 28:20, GW Version)