The Apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians states emphatically:

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth” (1 Cor 2:6, ESV)

We live in days when there is a growing emphasis within some quarters of the Christian world on ‘entrepreneurism’   or ‘you-can-make-it-happen-ism’.  There is nothing inherently wrong with a pioneering spirit, and in fact Paul was probably the greatest New Testament example of a pioneer (apart from Jesus). However, any form of pioneer-ism or entrepreneurism that gets disconnected from the wonderful truth revealed in this passage is very dangerous! Paul is emphatic; it is the sovereign activity of God alone that makes the difference! All of his and Apollos’ work would have come to nothing if God’s sovereign life giving work was not at work!

Returning to reasons to move to Peterborough, one overwhelming reason to come is that this work that we are looking to accomplish does not depend upon me, you or anyone else! I’m absolutely clear that this task that God has called me to is totally futile without God sovereignly breathing upon it. However, this truth make the adventure that much more enjoyable, because we know that we are totally reliant upon God for everything!