Lead Pastor Update
Friday, April 16, 2021
North Way Family,
Yesterday I read a quote that stopped me in my tracks … “If our obedience leads to opposition, we can trust that God is setting the stage for an opportunity”.
Think on that one for a minute. This was written in reference to Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 5. It is a great reminder that when we obey we can anticipate opposition, we can trust that God is working, and we can quickly shed discouragement that is nearby.
I share this because week one of our Parables series was focused on forgiveness and our Rooted groups studied strongholds recently. No doubt, obedience can be challenging. But may God encourage us as we take this important step in our lives. And may we remember that hard things do not have to blind us from God’s good things. Keep taking steps!
Here are a few quick items to note:
- Parables – Take a moment and read the parable of the persistent widow found in Luke 18. One of my favorite ways to read and meditate on scripture is to read a text, see what shimmers (stands out), and then ask God in prayer to reveal Himself through this text. Week 2 of this teaching series will be great …
- KidsGiG – Registration for this year’s GiG is open and available. Parents, this is a great chance for our kids, Pre-K to 5th grade, to grow in God (GiG), form great friendships, and have a blast. I love how the Kids team dug in, innovated, and kept a deep commitment to seeing Kids know, follow and experience Jesus through GiG, despite the challenges of this year. Don’t miss it!
The Lord is at hand,
Dave D’Angelo
Lead Pastor