Monday, July 8, 2013

Pressing On, Pressing In

My wife and I were discussing this morning the various churches we have attended in our lifetimes. There were many good experiences. There were also some not so good where people went astray from the best God has for them. As we discussed this we also noticed that none of the churches we had attended had the five-fold ministries in action as we see in Ephesians 4:11. I told my wife that I think it is like taking a 110 volt appliance and plugging it in to a 220 volt socket. It just overloads. Here is the best part about the conversation – I came away encouraged. Why?

Because every church we have been at we have known some people who were there for more than just a social event. We have known people with a heart to serve God in a way that is inspiring. It is the body of believers, searching for their God, that encourages me.

Prayer
Father, I praise and exalt You for being the King of the universe. Thank You for reaching out to sinful man and saving us. Thank You for always trying to lead us on our way. Thank You for never letting our messing things up discourage You to the point of giving up on us. Please forgive us all. Please help us find our way. In Jesus name. Amen.