Community Updates from Dr. Bob: 11/15/2023

Pastor Brett and I have had several conversations this week that confirm precisely what I’ve been suspecting: God is up to something at Community Church Rancho. Four different people have mentioned specific burdens God has been placing on their hearts. In most cases, the people have been praying and considering what God may have next for them in their life and ministry and he is making clear the needs of a particular group of these people. 

We don’t know what will come of this; it’s far too early to tell. But this is the exciting part: listening to God, hearing his voice, and asking oneself: “What is my contribution to this need?” That’s when we start seeing glimmers of outward focused ministries that extend God’s grace beyond ourselves to the community around us in practical ways. God is clearly on the move. 

Consider: What is God laying on your heart? Where do you feel a burden? For whom? Take time to listen to God’s prompting at an individual level, then start having conversations with others in your faith community. In this way, iron sharpens iron as we spur one another on toward love and good deeds.