Hello, Beautiful People of South Georgia:
You can travel by car, train or plane to reach your destination, but if you are going in the wrong direction, it does not matter which means of transportation you use. The interstate is a great system of transportation. But if you’re going in the wrong direction, the road may be smooth, but you will end up in the wrong place.
The bottom line – do not get distracted from discipleship formation.
Remember the thorns from Luke 8:14: “As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.”
Paul had intense faith, knowledge and passion, but he was using it in the wrong way. Joseph sought to do right but was accused of doing wrong. Still that did not stop him from going in the right direction.
Jesus was betrayed and accused falsely, but that did not stop him from moving towards Jerusalem.
At our recent retreat experience, I asked the extended cabinet to read the book “How the Mighty Fall” by Jim Collins. I encourage you, clergy and laity alike, to add this to your summer reading list. The book highlights the fact that, regardless of your size or how long you have been successful, if you abandon the core values of your business you are headed for trouble.
As you seek to fulfill your purpose for being on this earth it is important to keep in mind that you are a child of God. It is God who holds the reason for your being. The Bible holds God’s plan for your life. Jesus Christ holds the example of how you are to learn and grow into God’s will for your life. It is only in pleasing God that you will finally experience peace and know the true meaning of joy.
Well, until next time remember, God’s will for us is good. We must do the rest.
With love,
Your Bishop,
James R. King, Jr.
