Yesterday was the final day of our first event of the year: Operation Marsh Madness. We look forward to this annual weekend to begin what lies ahead for the next 12 months. Amazing volunteers. Amazing place. Amazing birds. And as amazing as the hunt is, there’s always something during the weekend message that stands out.
This year we were blessed to have Retired Army Chaplain Foster volunteer with us. We met several years ago and have maintained contact ever since. He was actually one of our guests last year at this very event. He went on to help us write our 22 day devotional. And he volunteered last October at Operation Roaring River. Yesterday morning during his message, he talked about us being fishers of men. Talked about it is our duty to show others the light that comes from Jesus. Talked about how we never know what we’re gonna say, at that one moment, that’s going to make an impact on somebody. And he is so right. It’s our job. It’s our way of honoring what took place on the cross 2000 years ago. Plus, I view it as a command. Thus, it’s our obligation.
The Bible tells us, “Therefore, go and make disciples.” I don’t look at that like a suggestion. I read that as we are being “told” to do this. The Bible is our manuscript. It is our guide for life. And it is telling us to do go make disciples. We are called to be servants for Jesus. And that means we are called to be servants for others. To lift them up. To show them grace. To show them hope and love. To show them the way to eternity with God. That’s not a burden. That is something we should honor and love doing. As Chaplain Foster said, we never know what we’re going to say, at that one moment, to that one person. So maybe today is the day for you to get into the game. Maybe today is the day for you to begin serving your Lord and Savior. To show others who he is. Or, maybe today is the day for you to get to know him. To learn who he is. To start a relationship with him. He will show you where he can use you. All you have to do is be willing and look for the opportunities. Because he loves you. Always has. Always will.
