On Monday, July 2, 2012 Bishop
Sylvester Williams brought an outstanding opening message to our youths and
young adults. In Bishop Williams opening he emphatically
assures us that if we are going to make the Church Essential all of us have our
parts to play in making the Church what God has called the Church to be.
The
Church is not just a social gathering to gather for a few hours on Sunday. When
we look at ourselves and think about our own flaws, do you ever wonder whether you
are worthy: and truly know that God has a plan for you?
Many
of us could relate to the message as we hear Bishop Williams say, “It looked
like everybody had given up on this demoniac, in Mark 5:1-20. Why? Because as we look at ourselves
sometimes it looks like, feels like everybody has given up on us. But when we understand that God
is the only one who can change a maniac to a Missionary, we know that God can
and will do the same thing for us. Irrespective of whom we are, where we come
from, God has not only a plan, but a place for you.
My
God, in this text it appears that the folk were more concerned about their
“pork chops and their sausage,” than they are about this man, as the hogs are
being drowned. “We share the Word with our mouth but we also share the Word
with our lives.” When we look at ant think about the awesomeness of God,
“Sometimes our flaws can be our attributes used for God’s service.
Bishop challenged the youth and young adults to “know who you are.” Stop
letting folk define you. Begin by saying “I am somebody because God didn’t make
no junk.” Jesus wants somebody who knows who you are.
If
the Church is going to be Essential we have to put our priorities in order.
Bishop William concluded with three things necessary to becoming the Essential
Church. 1) Positive self-perception; 2) Proper priority; and 3) Good praise!
If
the Church is going to be Essential, the Church can’t be dead; you have to get
your praise on now. If the Church is going to be Essential, we can’t wait until
we get to the Church, or get home we have got to use these gadgets we have.
“Text somebody, Tweet somebody, Facebook somebody and tell them that the Lord
has been good to you! If God could use a man possessed with many demons,
certainly God can use anybody. God can use you. God can use me."
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