What a Man Can Learn When He Turns 30
I don’t know why it has taken me 30 years to see this. No, I do know why, it’s because I’m stubborn.
Several weeks into my thirties I feel like I’m just beginning to realize that I’m more sinful and confused than I ever dared believe, but in Jesus I’m even more loved and cared for than I ever dared hope.
Lately the gospel that I preach to other people has been affecting my own heart more profoundly than ever before. This is bringing uncomfortable, disruptive, surprising, needed, slow, and very happy change.
The self-righteous Pharisee in me that I didn’t even know was there (but everybody else probably did) is being slowly shattered.
God is good.
A 30 year-old dog can learn new tricks.
Justin,
I share the same sentiment as you. It just took me 31 years to realize a pharisaic heart of mine. Only thing I can say is, “His grace is amazing!”
Grace and peace,
Joe
Justin,
You are a wonderful leader and role model.
Your unrelenting dedication to the Gospel has changed our San Francisco Bay Area forever.
A friend once told me that fatigue sometimes takes hold when we fail to believe or see accomplishment.
What the Lord has done through you so far will never be blotted out or luke-warm. Nothing the Lord does is ever mediocre or “whatever”, and that includes His blessing over the work of your hands.
My whole family has benefited from your personal walk with God and it will be likely that my children will one day thank you for a father who (God willing) values the Gospel above all else.
Continue on Justin, continue on.