More than a Conqueror!

Hey folks,
Seems satan is running crazy on the district. I have learned that another youth pastor friend of mine has been told he is no longer needed at his church. This is the second one in a week! Each one has done great things for their youth groups. Each one has built relationships with the members of their youth group as well. So, as is the case in these instances, there is sure to be some fall out. What we have to remember is that God is in control! Despite what we may deem as just plain aweful, God sees in a different light. It is apparent that God has a different plan for these guys somewhere else. Each one has family too, so this situation stems out even amongst the families involved. One of them has kids from middles school to approaching high school. I know for a fact that moving as a child is difficult. (I moved every two years until I was in Jr.High) God sees something that He can use the children for as well. Paul tells us in the book of Romans that even in times of trouble God raises us up to be more than a conqueror. That means we will land on our feet and then some! Romans 8:37 states in the NLT that "No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours, through Christ who loves us." The KJV says it like this, "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loves us." Isn't that awesome! So know this, God is in control and great things are going to happen for these families, as well as the youth groups they leave behind. In these times it is easy to have feelings that are not Christlike but Paul again reminds us in Ephesians 4:31-32,"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger,harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." So turn the other cheek, and believe because God has promised us great things even in these times of trial.

God Bless,
Wayne