Great Question

17But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20For you are our glory and joy. 1 Thess. 2:17-20

"What is your calling when it comes to living the gospel in your life? What will be your "joy and boasting" when you see Jesus face to face?"

This is just a great question. There are so many ways I could answer this, and yet attempting to left me even more speechless. What if I asked myself that question every morning?

When I see Jesus face to face, I will only be able to boast in a life that He alone made possible. When I say that without Him I'd be in a rubber room, it's not nearly as big of an exaggeration as you might think. And the truth is I don't even have to take it that far. Without Him, I'd be a hermit, consumed by my own neurosis. I'd be too wrapped up in myself to embrace the community and the abundant life that He has given me. And let's not forget the daily tasks filled with humble expectancy He sets in front of me, not because I'm so great, but because of how well my weakness shows off His strength and brings Him glory!

Tonight was great, another grace filled opportunity to connect with fellow believers. Props to Arica for texting me from her sick bed to tell me of the location change and props to the Holy Spirit for encouraging me to show up late rather than using it as an excuse to go to bed early.

The Lord is certainly at work!