Pastor Dale Walker

Are you where the Lord has told you to be? Are you doing what the Lord has told you to do? Remember the story of the disciples fishing all night and catching nothing. Jesus told them to throw their nets “on the other side of the boat” (John 21:6). What would have happened if they had said the difference is only 6 or 8 feet; surely the fish can swim over to the nets in that small amount of distance. The disciples did what Jesus said and when they did, their nets filled with fish, so many fish that the nets began to break. There are times when we are in a place of holding, learning and even discipline but there are also times when we are disobeying the Lord and preventing change. If you are not sure which of these places you are in ask your spiritual mentor. I did not suggest you take a poll because we are clearly forbidden from getting advice from the ungodly (Psalm 1). Everyone needs a mentor. A mentor is someone who knows you, cares about what is going on in your life and is committed to leading and instructing you to a place of growth. A mentor is already in a place that you would like to go.

In addition to a mentor you need a church home and Pastor that teaches you the Word of God and watches out for your soul. If you don't have a Pastor who knows you and that you are willing to take spiritual advice from (many Christians do not these days) you are hindering your own growth. No Pastor is perfect but just like we are to honor our father and mother, who also are not perfect, we do need to obey the Lord's order and follow a Pastor. Most Christians begin their walk with God by joining a local church and attending services on a regular basis. Sadly today many feel they grown mature enough to "walk on their own" and watch church TV. The day is coming when this idea is going to prove inadequate and costly. Make changes if you need to but don't put them off, this is too important to delay!