From the Helm – Sunday, March 07, 2010

5:00 AM - Yesterday was our first full day of RBBI.  It was a great deal!  We have a total of 46 pastors present and Ricky was exceptional.  The pastors asked for so much clarification, we only covered the first 4 verses of I Peter!  The clarification revolved around the question of “predestination” (always good for some heated discussion).  It was all good.  I’m impressed with Ricky’s anointing to share the Word simply and clearly.

It was a long day.  By the time I hit the bed last night, I was done…

It’s not possible for me to adequately express the joy I feel in being in the presence of this group of men.  It is beautifully humbling to watch and visit with them.  I have a long history with most of them, sharing in their struggles and victories.  I, once again, realize my small part in God’s larger plan is but to care for these humble servants as best God allows me to.  These are the men God’s chosen to reach the Valley – I simply have the pleasure of tagging along.  What a privilege and pleasure it is, indeed…

9:30 PM – The day’s teaching was exceptionally good.  We dealt with justification, sanctification and glorification.  Ricky presented the material in a way that opened our eyes to more clarity of meaning on it all.  I truly learned a bit about the “why” of what I already knew to be true.  What I believed, for some reason, out of faith or intuition now has foundation in scripture.  God has truly taken care of me in my ignorance.  I’m grateful to have Ricky with me in such close proximity these days.  He is an anointed man of God.  It is a privilege for me, indeed.

- Late this afternoon, we took a look at several properties with Pedro and Luiza.  We found one in particular that would suit our needs in every way.  It is large enough to house the RBBI and already has the beginnings of a house, complete with floating dock and large, open, covered areas.  It seems ideal.  We will just have to see how God directs.  It was great fun to dream a bit anyway.

I just arrived back aboard the Beatriz.  I’m tired.  My spirit is at peace.  My day seems to have ended.  I look forward to the rest that is sure to come.  Thank You, Lord for yet another day.  It has been just as You planned it to be.  How grateful I am for Your care of me.  Grateful…