JULY THEME: Take A Risk!

Banks have them. Insurance companies have them big-time. Investment firms have them and most other corporations of any significant size all devote time, energy and resources to them. Risk Management departments are staffed with experts who constantly monitor levels of risk. They are common throughout the business world all around the globe. The bigger the business; the more they require capable Risk Managers.

Corporate boards, CEO's and executives don't run from risk; they manage it. They understand that risk is a key component for generating growth in assets and revenue. What do people who work in Risk Management spend their time doing? Generally they do a staggering amount of research and analysis to assist decision-makers who ultimately will decide to take, or not to take, more risk.

So what does Risk Management have to do with you and me? Where's the relevance here? As Spirit filled Christian believers our lives should be about taking risks. Not whether to bet on the next stock we hope to increase in value or the most lucrative investment strategy. No - I'm talking about taking the Supernatural risk of telling our neighbours about the difference Jesus has made in our lives. Whether or not the hearer receives the news is not up to us. It's not a mission - it's a CO-Mission. We are partnered with Holy Spirit. We can't lose!

So stop running from the risk of sharing such good news. Manage it just like professional risk managers; we have God's word for research and analysis. Understand that we cannot fail, as long as HE gets all the glory. Go take a risk!

P.S. Come on Friday at 7pm and learn how to lead someone to Christ from those who know how.

Blessings,

Rev. Ginette Howse

Lead Pastor

Malvern Christian Assembly