Life is Not Fair

Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me." Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" [John 20: 18-22]

Kudos to Eric McPhearson who delivered the sermon Sunday morning at the McKnight Road Church of Christ on July 1, 2006. Eric used the above text to illustrate the principle that we all need to keep our eyes on Jesus and not worry about what happens to the other guy. Today Eric and Elizabeth are having a baby. His sermon was poignant because it came from his own life experiences over the past 40 years. Grace is so "unfair"; but, it is not ours to wonder why and demand of God an explanation. It is simply sufficient for each of us. When we take our eyes off Jesus and start comparing ourselves to those around us it leads to pity and envy.

Joel Palmer told me yesterday that he kind of likes having a different speaker each Sunday! However, we have made an offer to David Bearden to join us as a minister. We know that David and Vicki are prayerfully considering this invitation to join us. If you would like to send them a note of encouragment, send them an e-mail at: PREFoundation@aol.com We would love for you to send them greetings and encourage them in their decision.

Please keep Amie Jones and her family in your prayers. Her 22 year old brother, Sam, died in an auto accident this past weekend. A visitation will be held at Bopp Funeral Home on Thursday, July 6, 2006 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.