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We are responsible for making decisions all day every day. From getting cold coffee to having a peppermint latte to going to work (on time) or going fishing (with the crew). To be or not to be and the decisions we make go on. Even if we choose not to decide, we have decided that too.

Isarel was given an assignment to choose a new king (I Sam. 16). The people had their standards, but failed to realize, that God’s ways were not theirs. God sees things from a divine perspective and wants us to trust him and confident in his ways. God wanted them to transition from Saul into a new day, new era under the new man that he was going to select.

As we approach a new day a new era in our life and ministry, let us consider the direction God wants for us by:

• Humbling Ourselves – Hebrew 4:10
• Search and Study the Scriptures – Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15
• Pray for Direction – Proverbs 2:6, I Thess 5:17, James 1:2-8,

Next: Trusting God’s Decision

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The call to Pastor is the call of God to shepherd, oversee, lead, feed and disciple people to live lives to the glory and honor the Lord. He is a vessel chosen (Acts 9:15) to look out for and look over the people who make up the church of Christ and locally meet to fulfill the “The Commission” which he has ordained.

The call comes from God’s heart to fulfill his plan. His plan involves providing a person with his mindset, “And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” Jer. 13:15. The word shepherd is translated from the word, rāʿâ, which means to tend, feed, teach and rule over. The divine call to pastor is to submit to the role of servant by giving of themselves for sake of the flock, God’s flock.

As we approach these historic of days at New Berean, we are encouraged to submit ourselves to God’s will and God’s word in prayer continually and showing ourselves approved by searching the scriptures daily (not weekly, monthly or conveniently), encouraging one another . when we meet and when we are away from one another until we meet again.

Next: The Choice of God

The Memorial Service for Jerome “Roney” Jones Sr, is planned for this Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2pm at Metropolitan Funeral Services, Portsmouth Chapel located, 5605 Portsmouth Blvd 23701. Masks are required.

Please continue to be in prayer for his widow, Michelle Jones, his children, Miss Odell and the rest of his family.