There is only now. In my morning devotion, there was a statement that we lose precious time waiting for the right time, fearing what may happen in the future, and languishing over what has happened in the past. Truth is, we have now, this moment, to do what we believe God has called us to do and to live into what God has called us to be as individuals and collectively.

As a community of faith, we have tremendous opportunity to seek and do good in any number of settings. Why would we wait for the right time to do what needs to be done now? Why would we look backward and declare that we’ve never done that before? Why would we allow fear and anxiety to keep us stuck in unproductive habits and rituals?

The God whom we serve has blessed us with this moment. We are beneficiaries of a magnificent grace that enables us to step out in faith into the unknown. We are assured that wherever we go, so long as we are led by the spirit of God, we are covered by the protective hand of God.

So, as we slowly emerge from a long and tumultuous season of unprecedented pain and suffering, we stand steadily and boldly ready to move forward with the banner of Christ out in front.

We do not know where the road will lead but we are ready to follow Christ, now. We’re not waiting for the right moment. This is our moment. The past is gone. The future is not yet. What we have is now.

Blessings,

Rev. Dorothy “Dot” Killian
Interim Pastor