I know many of you may feel like you’re treading water in the ocean and the Jaws music is playing in the background. After all, we’re coming up on three services, many of us will be pulling double duties and while we desire to serve, we’re still human. To that I say, ”I’m there with you.”

As the October 4th deadline approaches many of us will struggle with the constant need to pour ourselves out. Our minds may wear down, our bodies may ache, but we must keep perspective...this is for our KING. Several weeks ago I mentioned a quote from Spurgeon that I was determined to find...well I found it.

“If by excessive labor we die before reaching the average age of man, worn out in the Master’s service, then glory be to God. We shall have so much less of earth and so much more of Heaven. It is our duty and our privilege to exhaust our lives for Jesus. We are not to be living specimens of men in fine preservation, but living sacrifices, whose lot is to be consumed.” - Charles Spurgeon

As I read that I am humbled and encouraged. It places my life in perspective and helps me realize that to give all to my King is what I must do. Not because I’m trying to earn my way to heaven but because He is worthy!

This morning reading 1 Corinthians I was once again reminded of this fact. Chapter 6 verse 19 (speaking of our bodies) Paul writes, “You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price.” We belong to Him and therefore give up ourselves for Him. Romans 12 calls this our “reasonable act of service.”

So be encouraged! Our God is great and mighty and can lift us up on wings of eagles, as well as sustain us while we crawl. He is even now preparing people to enter CM with willing hearts to serve.

May the Lord bless you all for the incredible work you do. CM is the largest ministry at CCOT and it would not work without each of you. You are all a blessing to me and to the Lord. I thank you all and may the Lord richly bless you.

See you on board The Disciple Ship!