Ecclesiastes 3
1 For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
2 A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
3 A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
4 A time to cry and a time to laugh.
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
6 A time to search and a time to quit searching.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
7 A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
8 A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.
I believe this the time for our current Elders to take a stand, to confront in love, and to exhibit the type of leadership that is frankly being called into question by some (not me, by the way). I see evidence that this will indeed occur, and I am so heartened! I love our Elders, and the godly example they set. Especially when they are “attacked” by a well-meaning brother in Christ. I pray that my attitude in this situation will be one that brings glory to God always. Yeah, I have some repenting to do, and some trusting to do. Now is the time.
