1/27 :: when they could not find a way...
read luke 5:17-26
as you may remember, we will discuss this story four times, each time pausing to look at various aspects of community and friendship that these men share. in verse 19, we see an amazing display of commitment to what is most important. these men, whose names we do not know, are legendary for their willingness to do whatever it took to get their friend to Jesus. adversity is something we all face, both personally and corporately as a church. but in true community, you press ahead in the face of adversity… why? because the mission does not change with the circumstances. their mission was to get their friend to Jesus, and that did not change just because the crowds made it seem impossible. we will face things as a church that are difficult and painful, but we will press ahead because God has charged and empowered us to go and make disciples of all nations, no matter what it takes.
† today we will pray for God to make us into a community that is so committed to Christ, nothing can deter us from carrying out his mission.
as you may remember, we will discuss this story four times, each time pausing to look at various aspects of community and friendship that these men share. in verse 19, we see an amazing display of commitment to what is most important. these men, whose names we do not know, are legendary for their willingness to do whatever it took to get their friend to Jesus. adversity is something we all face, both personally and corporately as a church. but in true community, you press ahead in the face of adversity… why? because the mission does not change with the circumstances. their mission was to get their friend to Jesus, and that did not change just because the crowds made it seem impossible. we will face things as a church that are difficult and painful, but we will press ahead because God has charged and empowered us to go and make disciples of all nations, no matter what it takes.
† today we will pray for God to make us into a community that is so committed to Christ, nothing can deter us from carrying out his mission.
posted by the E's at
5.1.06
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Father God,
Thank You for community, for surrounding us with people that will stand by us in time of great difficulty and will be there for us in our time of need. Lord Jesus, I ask you to come into our hearts and give us Your Love. That that love would bring our community together and draw us nearer to the Father, that we would keep our focus on Him. Regardless of what obstacles the enemy puts in front of us, we know that together through You and only through You, we will over come them. I love You and pray this in the name of Jesus.
Amen
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nathan, at 27.1.06
Amen, Nate.
Father, I echo his gratitude and praise. I also echo his plea.
Praise you, Jesus.
AMEN
By
ann, at 28.1.06
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