Notes From Pastor Anthony’s Desk;
This past Thursday night Extreme Team, a ball handling team in
which several children from our congregation are involved in, was invited to
Rupp Arena to perform. They had worked hard for this event and were very
excited to get the opportunity to step on the same court as some of their
heroes have played. But to our surprise our little team was not given enough
time to perform and was asked to leave the court before their performance was
finished. To say the least the boys were very disappointed and upset. Some
showed anger, some were confused, and some cried. It was very difficult to try
and explain to this wonderful bunch of kids the reason they were not allowed to
perform. It was a very big disappointment in the young lives of these kids. It
surely isn’t their last but probably at this point in their lives it is their
biggest.
As I reflected on this sour event that took place I was reminded
that it wasn’t the end of the world. I was reminded that there might very well
be other opportunities for these children. I was reminded that we just ought to
be thankful that we were even invited to come. But I was also reminded about
how disappointed that many will be when the world does come to a screeching
halt. Will they get what they expect, will they be surprised by the results of
their righteous judgment, will they be able to fulfill their desire to make
heaven their home or will their worst nightmare become a reality?
You know with a little time and a gift or two the disappointment
that these kids experienced this past week will become a vague memory. But if
you or I miss Heaven as our home and lift our eyes in Hell being tormented by
the flames, that will be a disappointment that will never pass from our minds,
it will be an eternal experience. God help us all.
In my prayers - Pastor Anthony
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