November 3, 2010

11-3-10 Wednesday, 7:49 am Springfield, 37 degrees.

The mid-term election is over, most results are in, and the U. S. Congress is changed – the Republicans have taken 60 seats from democrats in the house, and 6 seats in the senate. Audrey and I voted yesterday and faced a long line at the poll. I was glad to see such a strong turnout for a midterm election.

Hebrews 5:1-14
Jesus is the high priest designated by God in the order of Melchizedek (verse 10). Hebrews teaches that Jesus was not only high priest, but also the sacrifice, and the temple. This epistle sets out many deep truths. Verses 11-14 address the inability of the recipients to grasp difficult truths because they are “spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen” (verse11). As a pastor, I embrace the role of teaching members to be spiritually sharper, able to more than just milk, but digest spiritual meat. This is required in a church whose mission is to “develop more fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ who worship, care and serve.

Lord, guide me into the “solid food, for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.” May this day be yours completely as I lead, share, teach and direct the life of Wesley UMC.