“Never in my wildest dreams.” Have you ever used that expression? I have…lots of times…several times over the last 48 hours. Then again, that’s how God works – beyond our wildest dreams.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21

Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined moving back to my hometown to pastor a church. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined having the opportunity to lead a church with such a rich history and promising future. In fact, there were times times over the last several months I wondered if I would ever have the opportunity to pastor again…anywhere.

Thankfully, however, God is not bound by our measly imaginations; He works in ways we cannot see or believe to accomplish things so awesome that ONLY HE can receive glory for them. My family and I have experienced His glory in just such a way this past weekend. I was called as Senior Pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in my hometown of Macon, Georgia. NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS, but easily within the sovereignty of an all-wise God. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

What impossibilities or difficulties challenge your faith? As one who has experienced the miraculous hand of God, let me encourage you to hang in there and keep your eyes in the Lord. He is at work around you, and in His perfect timing, God will act in just such a way in your life.

As I shared with my new church family today: THE BEST IS YET TO COME. That is just as true for you individually as it is for us as a church.