Sounds like the beginning of some weird joke doesn't it? Well, it's the life and times of Element Church. Howdy all you Elementers out there! It's been a wild ride for the last four months. October 7th seems like an eternity ago yet it's been 4 months and some change (Pun intended). My how things have changed. God has saw fit to bless us with some very fast growth. With that comes the growing pains that you would imagine. To no avail we have sought out some use of school district property, mainly the East High School fine arts auditorium. At this point, that door seems to be closed. MANY other temporary/portable locations have been shut as well. We've actually looked at two different buildings for purchase, one which has consumed our last two days around the office. Both buildings we could purchase at $1 million dollars but both would need some extensive remodel to make it "church". Even Element Church. The one thing that I feel peace about, is three services. I really feel like this is our option for the time being. I know God has something out there for us and HE will bring it to us. God directed me to two Bible passages I read a while back in Exodus and the notes I marked in my Bible concerning it. Here and Here are links to read them if you want. Exodus 13:17-18 and Exodus 15:22-27.
In the first one God basically doesn't let them take the "easier" route to the promise land because they weren't ready for a battle with the Philistines. Instead He led them in the "roundabout" way they left Egypt and they were like an army ready for battle. I want Element Church to be an army ready for battle.
In the second passage they came to a place called Marah where there was water to drink after having none for three days. The water was bitter and it ticked the people off. They CRIED OUT in complaint about their current situation. When they continued on, they came to the oasis of Elim where they found 12 fresh springs and 70 palm trees. If they would have just waited, GOD HAD WHAT WAS BEST COMING TO THEM! I really felt God reminded me of those passages. God could open up something tomorrow for us if He wants, and we will continue to exhaust ALL possible options, but it doesn't mean it's bad for us. It could just mean we're taking the "roundabout" way. It could mean God is sparing us from a "battle" we're not ready to fight. It could mean that HIS BEST for us is at the next oasis.
Where are you at in your life? Perhaps God is taking YOU through the roundabout way. Sparing you from a battle. Or has your best at the next oasis.
Following Christ,
Jeff
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