On May 24, a young (35) pastor went to a small group meeting for prayer and study, and, well, let me quote his journal entry for the day:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and save me from the law of sin and death.
Little could anyone imagine the absolute change upon the world this one incident held in a London meeting room would have on the world. I doubt anyone could truly grasp the magnitude that John Wesley's conversion would have not only in the life of the world then, but the impact that it has had even in your own life, for out of this experience John & his brother Charles would be led to form the Methodist movement.
This Sunday, May 24, 2009, we will be observing Heritage Sunday in the life of our congregation. Rev. Lynn Malone will be our guest preacher for the day, and Lynn will be preaching to us about the importance of building upon the foundation laid for us long ago.
As Rev. Wesley learned 271 years ago, one never knows what God will do when the faithful gather. This being a holiday weekend, it may be tempting to 'take a pass' on worship; we would be wise to take advantage of every opportunity we can to be in worship and fellowship with the body of Christ. After all, note that Wesley went 'very unwillingly', and went on to have God do some truly transformational work that has impacted you over 270 years later.
What's God ready to do with your unwillingness?
See you Sunday!
Lamar
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