22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. — 1 Corinthians 9:22–23 (ESV)

A driving force in my life has been the desire to share in the joy that I have in knowing Christ as Savior and Lord.

Summer, as far I am concerned, is nearing an end. Summer camps are wrapped up, Vacation Bible School is completed with outstanding results, school will be starting soon, and all that means Summer is nearly done. For me anyways.

But just because Summer is nearing its end and the prime harvest season for so many churches is waning, does not mean we cease in the Labor that has been given to us.

Paul understood his own limitations. He understood his calling even more. When reflecting on the mission given to us at Trinity, I am often reminded of Paul and his mission to share in the blessings of Christ with others. I am weak. You are weak. We are weak. But in our weakness God can do great things. Paul teaching on Jesus’ words and his ability to work through our weakness says this,

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)

We labor and work because we know what God can do through our weakness. We labor because Jesus is able to make something out of the mess we call our life. We labor because we know the power of God is resting on his people at this very moment. We labor so that by all means some might be saved.

We celebrate what God has done this Summer. We celebrate the lives changed at Falls Creek. We celebrate the salvations at Vacation Bible School. We celebrate the obedience demonstrated in Baptism. We celebrate all these things and continue determined as ever to do the work God has given us here on the East-end.

The Summer might be near an end, but we labor on for the sake of the Gospel. Paul was an excellent teacher and an even better example. I pray we can learn from him, just as he did—that Christ’s grace is sufficient and in our weakness He is made perfect.

Summer is done, but Autumn is right around the corner and I pray that God would lead many into our lives so that we might share with them in the blessings and joy of knowing Christ as Savior.

Bro—Jesse