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read matthew 4:18-22
Jesus’ first words to his disciples: come, follow me. nothing flashy. no introduction. no explanation. but it was enough for them. there was something about his invitation that stirred them deeply. so deeply that they stopped what the were doing and immediately followed him. this encounter launched a model of relational discipleship that Christians have tried to imitate for centuries. they lived life together, and Jesus taught them by
living out what he was teaching. he was a living, breathing example to them. a live object lesson. their classroom was real life, because we learn most effectively through
experience. Jesus and his disciples set a pattern for us: we are supposed to live life
together, learning about God through the Word and processing our experiences. this means we must be willing to give of ourselves. it takes time, and it requires us to be open with one another.
† pray that God will help us open our lives to one another, and that he would bond us together as a community of disciples.
Jesus’ first words to his disciples: come, follow me. nothing flashy. no introduction. no explanation. but it was enough for them. there was something about his invitation that stirred them deeply. so deeply that they stopped what the were doing and immediately followed him. this encounter launched a model of relational discipleship that Christians have tried to imitate for centuries. they lived life together, and Jesus taught them by
living out what he was teaching. he was a living, breathing example to them. a live object lesson. their classroom was real life, because we learn most effectively through
experience. Jesus and his disciples set a pattern for us: we are supposed to live life
together, learning about God through the Word and processing our experiences. this means we must be willing to give of ourselves. it takes time, and it requires us to be open with one another.
† pray that God will help us open our lives to one another, and that he would bond us together as a community of disciples.
posted by the E's at
5.1.06
2 Comments:
Father God,
Thank You for everything You do in our lives. Thank You for Your Grace, Mercy and Love. Father, change our hearts so that we would open up to each other, share our lives and let Christ's Love be incorporated into everything we do for and with each other. Change our hearts so that we not withhold from one another, so that "I'm fine" never becomes an automatic response to when someone wants to love on us with Your Love. Lord Jesus I ask you to show us how to live in community, that we look at Your example and then allow You to do Your might works in us. You are so amazing, I cannot fathom the depths of Your Love for us. Lord, I love You and I pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen
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nathan, at 16.1.06
Father, I approach You tonight, shaking and full of awe and wonder. You are amazing.
Lord Jesus - reign Your Kingdom down on this church - in this community - in our lives and loves. May Your will be accomplished through us - through lives lived in a community bonded together by Your love. Help us, Father, to remove the veil that covers our lives - show us how to be Your disciples. Show us more of YOU.
Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask you to protect our leaders - to guide their hearts and minds ever towards You - Josh, Meg, the Elders, the community group leaders, the various teams that are forming to glorify Your name. Father, we are all Your children, no one more important than another, but we acknowledge that You have formed a leadership team to lead us to You. We wholly desire Your will to be accomplished in our lives and through the Ring Community Church.
Lord, we praise Your holy name. We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN
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ann, at 17.1.06
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