God's Wonderful Sense of Humor

God has a wonderful sense of humor He keeps demonstrating day after day. I have especially sensed God's sense of humor starting a new faith community. If there is one thing that planting a church will teach and reinforce for you it is that God is in control. I do not have enough fingers and toes to count the number of times God has thrown me and the people around me on our faces to let us know He is in control.

One such instance occurred this past Sunday. We usually have our worship celebration experience in the auditorium of our local high school. However, upon arriving at 8:00 a.m. to begin set up, Bill- the school's head custodian and the best custodian in the country by the way- informed me that the main house lights in the auditorium had gone out since the board used to control the stage lights had been taken away for repair. I would of thought that the house lights would have still worked but they didn't no matter what we tried.

So, it was to the school library we went. At first look it seemed impossible to set up in there (and it was impossible for us but not for God). There were big wooden tables and wooden chairs all over the place and flags hanging from the ceiling. The first thing we did was just stop and pray and ask for the Spirit's guidance, wisdom, and help. We got the room set up the best we could by moving a lot of furniture, getting chairs arranged, and setting up a makeshift screen, all before 10:00 a.m.

The great thing about it all was that it was some of the best worship yet. The Holy Spirit seemed to be moving in some great ways. Christ was exalted. Because we were in a smaller space there was a community feel. All in all, it was a great day of worshipping God.

We won't go back to the library again unless we have to but it was good to be shaken out of our routine. I am so glad God has a sense of humor.