Life’s measure
Every few months I measure the height of my three boys. I do it the old school way. No fancy tools or cartoon wall charts. I make them stand ramrod straight against the door jamb of my office with a book on their heads and note their height with a pencil. Then we stand back and ooooh and ahhhhh at how much they've grown. They are growing fast.
Have you ever thought about how much we humans measure things?
Lighthouse
I always liked the image of a lighthouse in a storm. I have this same picture hanging in my office. I always think of God as the lighthouse standing firm, giving guidance, direction, and security.
I'm pretty sure that David - king and psalmist - didn't have a clue about lighthouses. But his words in Ps. 18:10 say it so well:
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteouss run to it and are safe."
It's truth that all that we take security in will come to an end one day. The kingdoms of this world will fall. But Jesus stands, and will stand in that day. He is our rock, fortress, strong tower.
Proud
I am so proud of Grace Bible Kapolei! Today was our Compassion Sunday. That means that individuals and families rose to the occasion and sponsored a child through Compassion International. For about a dollar a day these children will be rescued from the vicious cycle of poverty. They will receive medical care, an education, and most of all, they will meet Jesus. We had 39 children available for sponsorship and 28 were sponsored! Oh, man! 28 kids now have a great shot at a hope and a future. I'm so proud of the church rising up and living open-handed lives, understanding that what they do matters, and that Jesus magnifies their faith to make a difference. Way to go, GBCK!
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