Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Sunday Night Reflections (Monday Morning Edition)

I like to occasionally write some blog reflections on Sunday night. Last night, I was too busy watching Tim Tebow and being ill (keep in mind, those two things are completely unrelated). But I can't let yesterday escape without some reflecting.

• Preaching while ill is something every pastor has to do. (I was reminded by a Facebook friend that Drew Brees doesn't get to call in sick on Sundays, either.) I've had to do it a lot over the years. But it amazes me how many times I feel better while I'm on stage. Yesterday was one of those days. Before and after I preached, I felt awful. But once again, God gave me the grace I needed.
• We were SLAMMED yesterday. We pretty much ran out of seats and I know for sure that we ran out of parking spaces. Two thoughts here: 1. This is AWESOME! 2. This is all the more reason to double our prayers for God to make our next step clear to us. He is blessing us, but with greater blessing comes greater challenges and greater responsibility. Please keep praying!
• Once again, I was reminded how great our team is at ACC…and how much does NOT depend on me. I wasn't at my best yesterday, but our team was. And most importantly, God never brings anything less than His best. And that's more than enough.
• I'm no germaphobe, but yesterday it seemed best that I kept my distance. I really missed connecting with people. I missed the opportunity to give and receive love and encouragement. Our biggest strength is not what happens on stage. It's what happens in the seats. And I missed being part of that yesterday.
• Your inadequacy is not greater than God's sufficiency. It's not humble to believe your limitations are also God's limitations. It is the height of arrogance.
• Registration for the spring semester of small groups is open. The second step of our vision is "Growing," and small groups are where this growth happens. We don't just do small groups. Small groups are an integral part of who we are. Go to ameliasmallgroups.com and sign up today!
• "Who am I?" is the wrong question. The right question is, "God, who are you?" Keep asking that question as you begin your week.
• We are getting set up for something even more amazing, ACC. Fasten your seatbelt. We're rolling!