A Pattern!

Philippians 3: 17    NKJV

¹⁷ Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

I was reflecting recently, on my 24 years as an intentional follower of Jesus Christ.

What triggered some warm emotion, was considering all the people that God put in my life, to show me how to do church.

There are many names I probably won’t remember, but these are some folks who immediately came to mind.

Names like...Ed & Cynthia...Dick & Donna...Clyde & Karen, and Sharon, just to name a few.

What these people showed me, was the importance of being an example.

Because of these folks, my two boys also learned to serve in the church.

After all these years, these two men of God still have their hearts in the right place, because someone took the time show them how.

They make serving God a priority, and I have no doubt that one day they’ll teach their kids to do likewise.

I’m not saying these “older” people always had everything spiritually figured out, but no one can argue that they were the best examples they could be.

They let the young people get involved, and they also allowed us to make a few mistakes, too.

Who are you currently being an example for? Who are you showing today, how to do church?

Have you stopped to consider, the many young people who are watching you?

I am grateful for the people who God put in my life to show me how to love and serve my Savior.

I will be eternally grateful for those whom God entrusted, to allow this young eaglet fly...