Its Amazing When God Does...

God loves doing things for which only He can get credit. I am overwhelmed once again that God has taken the story of our small church and trumpeted it around the world. We are a small band of Jesus followers, loving and serving a community that has been largely neglected in the city of Atlanta. But, people continue to be encouraged by what God is doing in and through us. Some say that we should expect God to do these things, because He is good. I fully understand that philosophy, but honestly I know people who are just as committed, dedicated, and loved by God as we are with almost no public attention being paid to them.

So, my simple response is a grateful thank you, to God who has done great things for us. I know that it is not because of any goodness of mine, or anyone on our team. The simple truth is that His hand is on our lives and ministry, and we are doing our best to keep in step with His movement. I have had two experiences that have reinforced this. I was recently at a church planting conference and with great regularity heard people from across the country say, “I have heard of Vertical Church, in Atlanta.” That is crazy. Then I ran into a ministry worker in our city and she said, “Yeah, I know about you guys.” It is so humbling, to hear that people know who we are.

This blog centers on the reality that we were recently featured on www.pastors.com a global site for church leaders. They interviewed me a few months back and last week the article went public. I am reminded of a simple scripture “God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.” Psalm 75:7 If, God is exalting our story then, I am just honored to be a part of it.