In this sermon, I was reminded of the importance of community in our journey with Christ. The speaker emphasized that our call to Christ is also a call to community, and we are not meant to walk this journey alone. The sermon also highlighted the significance of having a life ambition that is bigger than ourselves, something that requires God's intervention to succeed. The speaker used the story of Dr. Leslie, a Canadian doctor who felt called to use medicine to expand the kingdom of God in Africa, as an example of such an ambition. Despite facing discouragement and feeling like a failure, Dr. Leslie's work resulted in a network of reproducing churches throughout the jungle, demonstrating that our perceived failures may not be failures in God's eyes.
The sermon also touched on the theme of God's providence, reminding us that we cannot outrun God's coverage. Even when we feel like we are running away, God's grace is always ahead of us, ready to meet us when we turn back. The speaker shared personal experiences from his trip to the Congo, where he witnessed miracles and the hand of God's providence at work. The sermon concluded with a call to faith, encouraging us to trust in God's character and run the race set before us, even when life doesn't go as planned.
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