Thirty years ago today John Piper preached his candidating sermon and gave his personal testimony at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Needless to say, he got the job; and about half a year later he preached his installation sermon, "The Wisdom of Men and the Power of God."
Now a member of Bethlehem myself, I thank the Lord for this pastor. And I pray, Father, that you would keep him faithful, hopeful, and joyful in his continuing work of preaching a passion "for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ."