Crestwood Church Blog

“May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all
of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6

Isn’t it great to serve the Lord together, even if you have to stick your head in gung, have water thrown over you (which was cold) or have to eat cold baked beans (especially when they make you want to heave before you have even tasted them) and have a face full of cream. (which was going sour)

I thank God for the unity and common sense of purpose this church has developed over its short life.

Thank you for all the effort and work that went into preparing and presenting the Explorers Holiday Club. I know the 60+ kids who came throughout the week really enjoyed it. Thank you to everyone who helped, young and older it shows how God can use his people for his glory. Thank you to all those that prayed.

We have such a wonderful message about God’s love to share to the community and I give God the thanks for the opportunity.

For the parents who sent their children our grateful thanks to you for your part. The kids were really well behaved and entered in to all the fun and stuff throughout the week. Thank you for helping them learn their verses and helping them with the explorer challenges at home.

See you all again next year!!

Labels: Serving, together, unity

But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
1 Samuel 6:7

When God wanted to choose a king after his own heart, he sent Samuel to Jesse's house. Jesse had many sons - some mature, some strong and mighty, some with all the outward looking characteristics of nobility, but each one God rejected. God wasn't after might or human power.

Perplexed, Samuel asked Jesse... "are these all of your sons?" He was convinced God had brought him to the right place.

David was in the field looking after his Father's flock. This was exactly what God wanted...David was anointed to be King.

God doesn't need our abilities, he can find and give us strengths that we wouldn't even know were there! What God requires is a heart that is fixed on the things of his kingdom: people who are willing to look after the Father's flock.

Who are the Father's flock? They are his people, whether that's a part of the church, prodigals or those that have never known him before. If you have a heart for people like this, then God will use you in his kingdom. He probably won't make you king, but he'll give you responsibility and entrust you to care for his flock in ways that you'd feel are beyond you.

A servant heart like David's was also a humble heart. A humble heart resulted in a thankful and praising heart. Don't let people judge you for what you have or haven't got naturally - let God decide and come to him with a heart wide open.

Labels: David, Gifts, Serving, Shepherd