There are many families here with whom we have seen many victories. We have stood at the wedding altar together, and in a few months we have stood in the cemetery together. We have counselled with them. As pastor and people we have also felt the deadness of the autumn and the chilling winds of wintertime. It is all a part of life.
People have to take it.
We, at First Baptist Church, felt the warmth at the dedication service, but we will never forget when Orion came, that cold, cold day, spiritually, when we watched our building burn. Job, don't despair because the chill of winter is discomforting now. Springtime will come again, but don't get too comfortable in springtime, for autumn is going to come. So it is, you will face all seasons. In the Springtime, Prepare for the Winter.