The Question

This morning I had the distinct privilege of leading the opening prayer for the West Virginia Senate. Frustratingly, I left my post-it with my points to pray in the car. But, most of the concepts about which I wanted to pray came back to memory. Several communicated their appreciation for what I prayed.

What a humbling honor to lead our leaders before the throne of the Almighty!

Before the session, I chatted with several senators and staff members on the floor. Some I knew personally. Some knew who I was and I did not know them. Amazingly, most were very much aware of our building project at Southridge.

After slipping out of the Senate Chamber, I went out to the rotunda area of the second floor. There I ran into others from the state government and local community. Again, most who greeted me were aware of our project.

With a kind enthusiasm, they had one simple question. Whether a senator, staff member, young, or old, the question was the same. It is "the question" I get wherever I go. Perfect strangers make their way to me and ask it. Friends call or email me with it.

Here it is: "When do you move into your new building?"

Lately, it has been exciting to share just how close we are. The fact that so many folks from all walks of life ask me about how the building is coming has reminded me that we have a huge opportunity to share the good news of Jesus with others. Many are watching us at a distance.

How we answer their questions and how we communicate what God is doing at Bible Center is vital to seizing the opportunity to share with those watching us God's unchanging message of love!

"The Question" gives me, you, and all of us as a church family wonderful windows through which we can share the Gospel.