This past weekend, I was the guest speaker at my church for the weekend services. Each time I do this, I am humbled by the amazing energy, endurance and commitment that those who serve each week in a pulpit bring to those of us who are the recipients and beneficiaries of the messages. It’s hard work and we should all thank and pray for our Pastors as they carry this calling. The title of my message was “When the Earth Moves Under Us” and it had to do with the lessons that could be learned in the courage that the Jailer from Acts 16 had when he made choices and decisions as it related to the potential escape of Paul and Silas. The Jailer is a lot like any of us who do our jobs, day in and day out, and then have a misstep happen to us. The final note of the message was that the courageous question that we each should be asking daily is, “What do I need to do?” If you are interested in hearing/watching the message I have inserted the link here for you:

http://cornerstone-sf.org/tv/detail/257

In Acts 16 the Jailer finds the courage to ask, “What do I need to do?” If only each of us had the daily courage to ask that question and then take the answers and learn from them. Imagine how much better we would be if we started with this question first before we come at our work, our problems, our relationships and our challenges with; “Here is what I am going to do…what do you think?” See the difference? Try asking the right question today and see what it yields. Ask your boss, your co-workers, your team and don’t forget to also ask God. His will be the best answer you will get.

Reference: Acts Chapter 16