Southeast Conclave 2008

Paige and I just returned from the first Main Session of this year's Conclave in Chattanooga, TN.  It rocked!  For those of you that do not know, Conclave is an event for youth pastors and any and all youth workers to receive wonderfully challenging messages and ministry, be exposed to what is new in terms of resources and to have a time of rejuvenation and reenergizing.  We have been to about six of them and have found it to be worth every penny and every moment spent.

Tonight, we heard Mark Matlock speak a word from Matthew 2:13-21 where Joseph leads Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod.  Have you ever pondered the notion that our Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe and Almighty God depended upon the obedience of one common man to protect Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?  The angel told Joseph to "Get up and go" and Joseph got up and went.  One lowly family struck fear in the hearts of those who sought to do evil and injustice and because of that they had to take action. Do you strike fear into the heart of the enemy?  Do I?  It is time we all "Get up!" and obey the wishes of our Father and "Go!"  Good stuff.