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Today I have focussed on Acts 14.27 - (NIV) - On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
I just think it is to be noted that Paul and Barnabas needed to gather the church together. This is important because we so often think of the church as a building that we gather in for "services". I hope that our collective minds can seriously get out of the idea that the church is something that we attend for meetings and realize that we are the church.
I spoke with one of my students a couple of days ago that missed "church" on Sunday. She explained to me what she was doing instead. I was delighted to find that she was indeed in attendance in spirit as her day produced more fruit for the kingdom than was evident at our "service". She was not at the meeting, but was incredibly busy "being" the church.
Needless to say I can apply this thought to my life on a daily basis by simply doing what Christ has commanded (you know, go ye therefore...).
Father, I bless You for who You are today. You are the Great I Am. Thank You Lord for being with me today in all that I say and do. That the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart would be acceptable to You today. I desire to be who You have called me to be. I desire to be the church and not just a person who goes to church. I desire to walk in the light, not just being one who has seen the light and denied it's transforming power. Help me Lord. I believe. Help my unbelief. Grant me today divine appointments. Appointments and encounters that will make a difference. Truly if I can help somebody, than my living will not be in vain. Bless you Lord. I ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
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