What will be said of us?

That was the theme of our Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Associational Annual Meeting in 2009.  As we come to the end of 2009, how would that question be answered?  Paul reminds us, “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”  Those “things done while in the body” are being done now.

As we come to the end of this year, we must realize that now is the time we have.  Someone has said, “Yesterday is a canceled check, and tomorrow is a promissory note.  Today is the only cash you have, so spend it wisely.”

When we look back at the canceled check of 2009, how have we served our Lord?  How have we seen our Lord working?  When the day comes when “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ”, what will be said of us?

Will it be said of us that we lived to be a blessing; that we spoke the words of Jesus; that our heritage is blessing?  What will be said of us as the churches of Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association?  Did we live to be a blessing, or did we live to please ourselves?  Did we serve to help the hurting; did we go to share the story; did we give to reach the lost?  Or did we play it safe, hold back to be sure, and stay to ourselves so we would not have to deal with the messiness of others?

The canceled check of 2009 is being written in the ledger, the promissory note of 2010 is before us.  Now, today is the cash we have to spend.  As we plan for the future and as we look for the opportunities to come, we must also think about the Now.  We need to be active today in doing what God has called us to do.

If I might suggest two opportunities Now, I would ask you to consider these.

1. PRAYER

Prayer is the first strategy for us at Heart of Kansas.  Without prayer, there will be no power of God in our work.  There are ways that you can be involved in the prayer ministry of HOK.  Prayer Guides that will assist you in praying for the churches of HOK are available, as well as the opportunity to sign up for prayer requests from the churches of HOKSBA delivered to your email.  For more details contact our office.

2. GPS

God’s Plan for Sharing is another opportunity that is before us.  GPS is a coordinated effort by the North American Mission Board to fulfill the Great Commission in North America by 2020. GPS will begin in 2010 with a national media blitz and materials are being made available to all of our churches for distributions in neighborhoods.
The national media effort will include bill boards in Wichita.  KNCSB will make yard banners and “Find it Here” evangelistic drop-in flyers available for every church.  If you would like more information regarding GPS, please call Loren at the HOK office.
What will be said of us?  Let it be said of us that our hearts belong to Jesus and we are living for Him in the Now.