Many of you have been affected in one way or another by this recession. Some close to us have been affected rather sevearly while others have been managing to stay afloat. Where ever you find yourselves, this recession has reached you.

So what is the purpose behind all this? God is sovereign over all things in this world. What is God's sovereign purpose in this recession?

John Piper recently addressed his congregation with this question in mind. This was a very encouraging and even motivating message regarding the purposes of our Lord in these times.

Please take about 45 minutes of your time to either watch, listen to or read this sermon. You can find it by clicking on this link.

May God grant us Macedonian grace in these times (2 Cor 8:1-2)

~Pastor Nathan