The positive comments from last weekend’s fall seminar on Diligently Seeking God continue to be heard around the congregation. Last weekend’s events presented us with a bountiful spiritual feast. We need to reflect upon what was accomplished and continue the work that was begun. Our speakers presented the gospel in a forthright manner and it would be difficult to misunderstand what they taught.
What will we do with the scriptural and noble thoughts presented by our speakers? Will we give consideration to know better how “God can be pleased?” Will we evaluate our lives to see if our faith is more than something “handed down” from our parents and grandparents? Do we have a deep desire for the “higher” things? Do we insult God with indifference toward spiritual affairs? And, will we be stirred to greater efforts by examining our motives in seeking God?
In Nehemiah 4:6, we find the following statement: So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. As has been the case at Brownsburg for many years, a good number of you demonstrated your love for Christ by working hard to make this seminar the great success it was. I am impressed by the dedication of those on the workgroup who planned the activities, the ones who volunteered to teach the children’s classes, and by our members who put up yard-signs and passed out invitations to members of our community. And special thanks to those on the evangelism contact workgroup who made sure our guests were warmly received. In Nehemiah, God's people succeeded in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem because they “had a mind to work.” They wanted to work and at the same time recognized the problems, labor involved, and the sacrifices that had to be made to accomplish this great task. A hearty thank you needs to go out to some of our families who dedicated the entire weekend to God—not missing any service or breakout session. By the time we got to Sunday evening, some remarked of being tired—but tired in a good way. Let’s carry this attitude of work and sacrifice into future programs and events here at Brownsburg church of Christ. Remember, we’re working for God and for His glory. Keep up the great work and encouragement! The best is yet to come!
Matthew Allen
mhallen@sbcglobal.net