Double Honor
“If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey.” Numbers 14:8
This week at the Rock of Central Florida, we are celebrating twenty-three years of an active and growing ministry. We celebrate and thank God for His faithfulness, goodness, and grace as this ministry flourishes and thrives. It is making a great impartation of Christ into this land and its people and is continually expanding His Kingdom!
But for all this to occur, specific individuals had to say yes and obey His word to go. They had to put in the work to establish and oversee His ministry. At The Rock of Central Florida, those two individuals are Steve and Kim Parker. They heard and obeyed, they said yes and amen, they ran and persevered, they praised and worshipped, they endured and overcame, they saw and achieved!!!
Today, we honor you, Steve and Kim Parker. We give you double honor!!! Not because we have too, but because we want to. You have STAYED THE COURSE, and because of your faithfulness, your ministry is inspiring a city, a state, and a nation. Your desire is not for selfish gain, but truly to impart in the lives of people and see them changed for Christ. I can testify to this point, for I am one of those lives.
I can testify of your compassion, patience and your ongoing encouragement for myself and my family. I cannot help but reflect on the good father in Luke 15:11-32. It describes a father who is loving, gracious and forgiving to his sons; and as your spiritual son, you have extended those virtues to me.
As we start this day, we remember your twenty-three-year journey, your commitment and faithfulness. We honor you both, we extend double honor! We bless you, we thank you, we love you!!!
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” 1 Timothy 5:17-18