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Dec 29th just passed, was ‘church at home’ in many churches. They gave their workers a rest and encouraged their congregations to stay at home with family, and hear a word from the pastor via the Internet, and perhaps have a bit of worship.
We stayed home, and listened to messages from 3 churches. They were remarkably similar.
Point 1 – God is going to do great things in 2020, especially through OUR church.
Point 2 – YOU have to get ready for this, YOU have to position yourself properly for this – IF YOU want to be a part of this, and get God’s blessings.
Point 3 – So resolve to DO MORE than ever before in the church, this church.
One church even, ah, boasted, that they did THEIR prayer and fasting in December while OTHER Christians were feasting. All so they could enter January hitting the ground running for Jesus in 2020. The pastors I’m sure were well meaning, but in listening I felt like I lacked something and was going to miss something if I didn’t get with their 2020 program!
That same Dec 29th, here at Hank’s Place, Hank (that’s me) began by referring to Paul’s epistle to the Colossians, saying, beware of teaching that devalues Christ and Calvary, and fails to appreciate the new identity every believer already has IN HIM. IN Christ we lack for nothing. Because of Christ we have received every spiritual blessing. IN Christ we are full, complete, holy and righteous.
Continue in the faith then by focusing on Jesus and what HE has ALREADY done for you!
In 2 Cor 11:2-4 Paul cautions believers, “I have promised you in marriage to one husband” he writes, “—to present a pure virgin to Christ. But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” He warns of another Jesus, a different spirit, a different gospel – that’s out there. Stick with the simplicity and purity of devotion of Christ my friend!
A message that causes you to feel lack and inadequacy is not the gospel. A message that focuses on what you have to do (and it’s always more), rather than what Jesus has done and expresses the fullness that has come to you, thanks to Jesus Christ, falls short in the Good News department.
Until next time, walk in faith, walk in grace, knowing God’s got you — and COME ALIVE!
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