21 days

When I sat down this evening to work on getting an email update out I realized that it has been almost a full month since I had sent anything other than a brief Facebook post out. As I reflected on the events that transpired this month I didn't really know where to begin. I look at the response of our faith family over the last 21 days and I am truly impressed. From those who have dedicated their time to sorting supplies, serving in the kitchen, or folding clothing to those who have shed both blood and sweat to clear yards and clean up houses. God has equipped and gifted his church for this moment.

To put this in a different perspective as of Thursday volunteers from First Baptist Islamorada have been able to touch the lives of over 550 families from Key Largo to Key West. We have been given unprecedented access to be the hands and feet of our Savior to our neighbors. We don't need to preach at them or pound them over the head with our Bibles to introduce them to Jesus. We need to pray with them and for them. We need to meet their needs in such a way that they see Christ in us. When we take the time to listen to their stories or go out of our way to meet an unexpected need God is glorified and His name is exalted.

My prayer for each of you is one of endurance and strength. ~ O that the favor of the LORD my God may be upon me; prosper the work of my hands upon me; yes, establish the work of my hands. Save me, I pray, O LORD! O Lord, I pray, give me success! (Psalm 90:17; Psalm 118:25)