My last sermon, preached on July 17, was on Colossians 3:18-4:1–the “Wives, submit to your husbands” passage, and it was entitled, “Can We Make A Difference?” I’ll let you listen to it for yourselves if you haven’t already, but my main point was that oftentimes we wait for this or that situation or circumstance changes before we do what we think God wants us to do–just let me get this job first, or let me be in a relationship first, or let me get to this level of income first. But God calls us to make a difference where we are, in the places he has placed us. Right now.
And you already have, in my life. Because, with nine months of my year-long Leadership Residency over, I’m happy to announce that I’ve achieved the budget that I’d set out at the beginning of the year. To those of you who gave one-time, thank you. To those of you who have given regularly and committed to continue giving, thank you. To those of you who were unable to give but prayed instead, particularly when I asked for the provision of a job, thank you. Because it’s been a combination of your giving, and the prayers you prayed, which I credit for my landing the position at ONE, which has launched me over my target. So, thank you, thank you, thank you.
In my last email, I said that we’re still working out the future, and this remains true. Nothing’s been set in stone and there’s much still to be finalized, but I can say with a tiny amount of certainty and a large amount of faith that I’ll be in DC for a few years to come. I am, as I have felt all year, exactly where I am supposed to be, doing exactly what God has made me to do. An update will be coming soon, I (hope and) promise.
As always, grateful for your friendship and your faithfulness,
Justin.