Dear Church Family,
Good morning. I hope you are well.
“Who is the happiest person in the world?”
If you google this question, one common answer is Matthieu Ricard, a French-born Tibetan Buddhist monk and author who writes about happiness. He himself dismisses the title “the happiest man,” saying it is impossible to measure the happiness of billions of people.
St. Augustine famously prayed, “You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” Pastor John Piper echoes this truth: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.
For me, this has been deeply true. Before Christ, as Blaise Pascal described, I felt a “void” in my heart—restless and wandering. But since Christ came into my life, I have known wholeness, purpose, and direction. With humility and gratitude, I can now say, “I am a happy person,” because my joy is rooted in Christ.
Recently, Esther made me a handmade birthday card titled “Dad on the Pulpit.” I treasure it. It reminded me that even my child can see how deeply joyful and fulfilled I am when I share the good news with God’s people. God willing, I want to continue to study the Word, live the Word, and preach the Word for as long as I can.
Last Sunday’s message was also about our calling. If you missed it, I invite you to watch or listen and be encouraged:
May the Lord bless you this week. May God be glorified as you find your deepest satisfaction in Him. Love you all.
St. Augustine famously prayed, “You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” Pastor John Piper echoes this truth: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.
For me, this has been deeply true. Before Christ, as Blaise Pascal described, I felt a “void” in my heart—restless and wandering. But since Christ came into my life, I have known wholeness, purpose, and direction. With humility and gratitude, I can now say, “I am a happy person,” because my joy is rooted in Christ.
Recently, Esther made me a handmade birthday card titled “Dad on the Pulpit.” I treasure it. It reminded me that even my child can see how deeply joyful and fulfilled I am when I share the good news with God’s people. God willing, I want to continue to study the Word, live the Word, and preach the Word for as long as I can.
Last Sunday’s message was also about our calling. If you missed it, I invite you to watch or listen and be encouraged:
- Service recordings: Mars Hill | Houlton
- Message: Podcast Audio | Blog Reading
May the Lord bless you this week. May God be glorified as you find your deepest satisfaction in Him. Love you all.
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Victor
No comments:
Post a Comment