"What We Are Not Going To Do." I Rev. Dr. Cynthia Turner Wood I August 29, 2026

Main message: Trust and wait on God's timing rather than yielding to pressure to act on others' schedules; follow Jesus' example of doing God's will to serve and glorify God, not to seek personal fame.

Key points:

• Jesus in John 7 models waiting for "my time" and entering when and where God decides, not when others demand it.
• Be wary of people (even family) who pressure you to move for their purposes or praise — not all encouragement is aligned with God's plan.
• The Christian call is service-focused: bring glory to God by meeting needs, seeking justice, and caring for the least, not self-promotion.
• Remember and be sustained by what God has already done for you; past deliverance fuels present trust.
• Some callings require you to go alone; also, do not abdicate civic responsibility (e.g., vote) — act when God places work in your hands.

Scriptures mentioned: John 7, John 5