NSWN - WEDNESDAY

Setup for our NSWN begins at 1pm today at Pauley Ballroom on the UC Berkeley Campus. I'm excited and a little nervous. Although this is just a single event, it's a huge opportunity for us to really welcome new students and connect with them and help them connect to the gospel. This is always the most important aspect of all of our technical endeavors. From the sound to the stage, to the lights, it's all about creating a safe, warm and inviting environment to share the gospel. And doing this well and creatively is what really excites me about all the work we do. Every we're faced with a challenge to do our best AND to have greater heart and care as we do it.

In this week's devotion text Jesus talks about how we ought not to take the seats of honor when invited to a banquet/dinner. But we should take the humble seats. As I thought about this passage and some of the reflection questions that followed I had a sudden thought...Why am I even invited to the banquet at all? I don't deserve to even be a part of it. And that's how I feel and think about my life with God and even to be part of something like NSWN. No matter what part of the church I serve in, it's ALWAYS a privilege. So as I approach the work, stress and battles I face today during setup and all the possible problems we encounter, I'm asking God for constant perspective and gratitude.

See y'all tonight!