We sat around the dinner table last night for over 2 hours telling stories, laughing, discussing politics, the tragedy of the human condition and the impact of the training upon the pastors and their wives. Much like a family who has been scurrying about taking care of business all week long and then when the stress of deadlines made is over, connect at the table with a time of family sharing. The conversation was all over the place, no order, structure or plan but it was rich. We reconnected. We bonded. We grew as people, friends and Jesus followers.
Again I was reminded of the importance of being in a small group and sharing life together. The Jesus transformation we experience in our lives will be limited if we resist serving on mission or in ministry with others with like faith. Likewise, unless we assemble in small groups from time to time for fellowship, prayer, life discussion and time in the word, our spiritual growth will be stunted.
In life we will have lessons but so many of us never learn them because we choose to live in isolation. Take the initiative. Take the risk. Join a small group. Join a serving team. Join an outreach group. Get involved, serve connect and grow in the Lord. Besides drawing closer to God, being transformed in your faith, becoming a better person and making some dear friends, you will experience joy, peace and have lots of fun.
Too many Christians don’t know how to have fun. I miss Dallas, my sons , my family and my church family very, very much, but I am having fun serving, growing, serving, working and sharing life with our mission team. God is good.
