From the Pastor for June 15th

Our Pastor at his graduation from seminary in 2003. He is standing with his former pastor Bro. Harold Davis.

From the Pastor: “Waiting for the Bus”
2Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
When I was a child I spent a lot of time waiting for the school bus. We had a general idea as to when it would arrive and knew it would not be very long. We usually spent the time playing around, throwing things or waving at the passing cars. Sometimes we would use the time productively like studying for a test or reading.
The Apostle Paul was nearing the end of his time on earth. And in this second letter to Timothy he expresses his feelings about his time here on earth. Paul spent his last days on earth in prison. His eye sight was bad and his health was failing. Even in this state he used his time to encourage young Timothy. He was waiting for the bus that would take him home to heaven. He used this waiting time productively.
Should you find yourself near the end of your days on earth with your health failing and unable to go and come as you once could, follow the example set by this beloved Apostle. Use what limited strength and freedom you have left to be a blessing to those around you. Be an example of the believer. As you wait for the bus to take you home share with those who will one day follow you all that God has done for you.
No matter what your age you do not know when the bus will come. Spend your time as if that bus was going to be arriving soon. The time of your departure may be at hand. Serve the Lord each day so that you too may be able to say “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”