Charting the Course: Turn Nothing into Something

By Charles Scott
There are times that my job description can be summed up as, “Turn nothing into something.” It sounds and seems impossible but looking at the massive issues that challenge us in these first days of 2009, our collective task is to imagine the possibilities God has placed before the PCG. It can be a daunting task just to carry a dream inside your spirit. It can appear easier to refuse to dream, rebel to have a vision or resist the Holy Spirit’s call, but God is faithful and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Our first step to turn nothing into something is to have a definite vision from God, or rather God’s vision for God’s people. Only through the eyes of the Holy Spirit can we see what cannot be seen. Only through the mind of the Holy Spirit can we think beyond limitations into unlimited possibilities.

The second step is we must believe. We must believe that this is possible for us – for the PCG. I believe this year, 2009 will be challenging. The facts are clear that the economy is challenged, morale is challenged, the job market is challenged, the Church is challenged, families are challenged, and we will face challenging times in 2009. But I believe God has something special in store for the PCG in spite of the challenges! We must believe!

The last step is the hardest and where the breakdown occurs – we must work for it! Most people will offer a confession of faith, most people will get excited about a vision but few people want to pay the price and work for the prize - and not just work but hard work. Leadership is hard work; sacrificing is hard work; fasting is hard work. But if everyone could do it they wouldn’t need us!