February 2016 Pastor's Points
Dear Church Family,
Since we are in the middle of a political season, I thought it might be good to consider at least three qualities we should pray for to be demonstrated in the life of our next president. I read an article sometime back about this topic and three qualities stuck in my mind.
First, I pray our new president will be marked by humility. When you lead any group of people it is always necessary to remember that the position you have was first given to you by God. The leader never accomplishes anything through his or her own power. Also, the leader must remember that it is not about the leader. It is about those that he or she leads. An effective leader is a humble servant leader. And a leader is never more like Jesus than when he walks in humility.
Second, our new president will need wisdom. And I am not talking about the need to assemble the best and brightest advisers that human wisdom can offer. Yes advisers are needed, but I pray for a president that will seek counsel from the pure truth of God's Word. We need a president that is truly seeking wisdom from God and does not see themselves or advisers as the main source of wisdom to function in.
Third and finally, I pray that our new president will have courage. A leader must display the courage of his convictions. Courage to do what is right. Courage to stand up for the weak and destitute. Courage to protect the unborn. Courage to speak truth to power. Courage to say no when it is necessary. Courage to say yes to those things that are right even when it is politically dangerous. And yes courage to stand to protect our country from all enemies domestic and foreign. We need a president marked by humility, wisdom, and courage. Lets make it a matter of prayer.
I love you and I love being your pastor.