Best Decade

I think this will be the best decade of my life yet. Though it is not the best wine kept for the last as I don't think I am in the last legs of my ministry; it is as if just a beginning, a new beginning. A few months ago, I testified that I was now in the peak of my powers in the Lord. Why is that so? By God's grace, I could walk as fast as I did in my 40s. I have not slowed down in the past 20 years. Maybe not as strong as I was in my 30s, but I was a green shoot then, and now I am mature in almost every way.

I have written 7 books, working furiously at the 8th, redeeming the time. Tonight I shall be visiting for one last time, a family that asked for their former pastor to come and pray for their new home (rented). This family has real struggle with five children, one of the most faithful in terms of attendance. So I must be there even though I am officially resigned. Then On Wednesday there is another cell group in another place. 

But I am filled with hope for the next 8 or 10 years. I might even reach my 10th book by the time I turn 70 and that would be amazing as each book published is a herculean task, not just the writing, editing, formatting, publishing, costs of printing, promotion and sales, it takes a lot just to produce one book but this is a purple patch. I am at the peak of my powers. 

With God-given wisdom, knowledge of Scripture and ministry experience, all these are powerful combination. I am fitted for the task, the task of preaching and teaching, the task of writing books. The task of leadership which one day I believe the Lord will restore me to a rightful place. The best decade is yet to come and now I am living in it and loving every minute.