Ordinary Men

Just ordinary men gathered together at a hunting cabin to hear and study God's word. All 12 men came with one common goal...to lift up Jesus Christ and Glorify his name.

It was a special time because of the one who put this retreat together is a special friend and Kinfolk. A Godly man who wants everyone to come close to the Lord and enjoy that personal relationship with Jesus.

As I recall there were times when Jesus had his crew together food was served. Scripture says where two or more are together in my name He will be there. Well we felt his presence and the food was great.

Among the 12 that were gathered was a special friend that God has called to Lead A COWBOY CHURCH. We will all be in prayer for this man that will be a fisher of men.

Did I say that we had food? Fish, fajitas, potato salad, fish, turkey legs, beans, chips and hot sauce, fish, cookies, brownies, tea and some REAL COFFEE.

If you were going to recruit a team to alter the course of history how would you begin?

Jesus began with a walk by the lake. " Follow me ," the Master told them. And they did.Thus began His uncommon mission with twelve most common individuals: men who became Christ's very first disciples.

Have you ever considered who Jesus didn't choose for His inner circle? He didn't select a rabbi. He didn't select scholars. He didn't look within the religious establishment to build His team. Any of these would have given Him an inside track with those in power. Instead, He assembled a ragtag bunch of folks with unimpressive resumes.

But that was all a part of the plan. Jesus wasn't looking for religious superiority or extraordinary talent. Quite the opposite. Jesus wanted ordinary people ---people with hopes and dreams of their own, but people who were willing to leave their lives behind to follow the Savior.

Thanks John MacArthur for that insight.

That's what I saw at this retreat. A bunch of ordinary men with a willing heart to serve the Lord in what ever the calling may be. I saw the real "salt" in these men . Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this retreat. I want to encourage you to step up and ask how you may serve the Lord. He is looking for a bunch of "ordinary men and women."

Have a Blessed Week.