Moving On

Sometimes you just have to move on. I’m not talking only of geography, but also of moving emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Life was good in Capernaum. The people were loving, and accepting of Jesus. In fact on one occasion, Mark writes, “The whole city was gathered together at the door” (Mark 1:33) and again, “Everyone is looking for You” (Mark 1:37). Jesus was so popular that He could have stayed in Capernaum, built a mega-church, had a multi-media ministry, and never been crucified. But that is not why God sent Him to earth. So the response of Jesus, “Let us go . . .” (Mark 1:38) is not surprising. The purpose for which we are called often pulls us onward, much to the amazement of our friends. Simply, there are things we must do. Mark Twain wrote, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Are you where you need to be today or is it time to move on? If you are where you need to be, pray for those who need to move on. If you need to move on, then move on.

Join me in praying for the following global concerns:
• Pray for over 400 short-term volunteers and 26 student summer missionaries that will serve in Vancouver, Canada this summer.
• Pray for the “More Than Gold” ministry preparations for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
• Pray that Trey and Elise would receive medical clearance before their July 1 scheduled departure date to Slovakia.
• Missionaries in Macau request prayer as they minister during the Dragon Boat Festival which falls on June 23 this year.