Last night we were blessed to have a living example of a "Berean" believer. That is, as we saw in the morning message, a person above the average. More noble are the words God uses and were able to witness such a person. As Mike Spencer shared his testimony it was evident - the determination to do God's will, the dedication to accept challenges and changes. The delight of seeing God at work in the lives of the African people, and the desire to continue to serve God to the end was a cut above the norm. What a joy to see such a one!
Yet I've known Mike most of his life and realize that he isn't of himself this way. He is just an average guy who chose to let God have first place in all that matters and so he is making choices and doing things that the average Christian doesn't. It does make him a little unusual but a refreshing blessing to all who come in contact with him.
Couldn't this be true of all of us? With a little more of a desire for God and His people we could have God raise us above the "norm". Just think, how soon it would be before the average would be raised? Are you willing?