One Time On Sesame Street…

Today was a great day at GenesisChurch.TV! It was the second week in our three week series Legacy.

• The GC.TV band was ON! Jerad and the crew led us into an amazing time of worship.
• Because I was speaking in ‘big church’ today, some of the folks in GenesisKIDS really needed to step up to make things happen. Marty, Samantha, and Darlene went above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks guys!!
• Finally, the set up team never ceases to amaze me. Jerry, Sylvia, Rick (and his boys Ben & Jason), and Evie (and our kids) showed up last night and knocked it out of the park. Then Jockery, Maggie, Curtis and Nate finished up this morning. You guys are stinking AWESOME!!

I’m so thankful Pastor Brian gave me the chance to share the messages during this series. As I prepared the talk this week, I was really overwhelmed by the story of Ruth. This woman was living a common, ordinary life that seemed like anything but royal. But through her faith, freedom, courage, and commitment, she left a godly legacy and we can do the same as sons and daughters of the KING!

One of the most interesting things about this story was the fact that Rahab is Boaz’s mom. Rahab, the Canaanite prostitute who offered the Israelite spies shelter, was the father of Ruth’s husband. And while the Bible doesn’t really say, I’m sure the townspeople weren’t throwing a parade to welcome Ruth, a foreign woman, into their community. Maybe, just maybe, because Boaz’s mom was an outsider, he was willing to be compassionate and loving towards Ruth. Without a doubt though, their marriage was part of God’s plan.

So many people have encouraged me during this message series, and I’m grateful for all the comments, phone calls, and emails I’ve received. But NO ONE has encouraged me more than ‘my Ruth’. Evie, I’m so glad I’ve got you! You’re truly leaving a legacy of love for our kids, family, and all who call you friend!

Hope everyone has a GREAT week! I’m looking forward to next Sunday. This will be the final message in the Legacy series as we make a quick study of the life of Mary. Kinda’ appropriate for Mother’s Day don’t cha think?