Patience, Kindness, Goodness

Cathy and I had a wonderful experience this past weekend visiting Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The service we attended was full of God’s presence and it was a joy to worship the Lord with the thousands who gathered. On Monday we joined with about 50 pastors from around the country to dialogue with Joel Osteen about partnering with him to reach the millions of unchurched people who watch their weekly television program. There are about 20 million viewers of which 10 million are not connected to a church family. We were deeply moved by Joel’s heart to introduce people to the hope we find in relationship with Jesus. He is a humble and tender-hearted leader who has surrendered His life to be used by God. We are looking forward to partnering with them as they bring their Night of Hope to Sacramento at Arco Arena on November 5, 2010.

Sunday our focus from Galatians 5 lands on three more fruits of the Spirit: patience, kindness, and goodness. It is so important that we receive the truths of God’s Word into our lives to transform us. I am anticipating growing with you as we open our hearts to God’s love and encouragement.

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Pastor Rick