1 Corinthians 10: 31-33 NIV

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

          Reflecting on Bro.  Harold’s final Sunday as Senior Pastor of Burlington Baptist, it is important to consider the role of the church member during the time of transition.  As responsibilities are redistributed and tasks reassigned, it is very easy to fall into a pattern of going through the motions as we await the emergence of the person that God has picked out for the next chapter of our mission.

          During Bro. Harold’s sermon, he referenced I Corinthians 10:31, which is a wonderful message to leave our congregation with. As I examined the verse, I noticed that verses 32 and 33 were also extremely important for us to consider during this time. “32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— 33even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.” (Corinthians 10:32-33, NIV) The Apostle Paul is urging the church to consider everyone, and to try to please others before addressing their own wants and desires. He pleads for them to put aside their own ideas and only focus on the purpose that God had for them.

This is as important now for Burlington Baptist as it was for the Corinthian church. We must always remember that His plan is much more grand than anything that we could come up with. In submitting to His will for our church, it can be frustrating and uncomfortable. God delights in situations where His children are uncomfortable.  It is in that situation where He can obtain all of the Glory. So in this season, as we move forward, let us all remember to do all things for His glory.

Have a great week!

~Danny Delph