So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
God became one of us to redeem people from sin and death, known as His Church. Let us likewise live sacrificially in love for others, especially to each other in the Church.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
1 Chronicles 16:10, ESV
Because we know that God became one of us to save us from sin and wrath, we can come together as believers and joyfully praise His Name, now and forever!
Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
Psalm 47:1, ESV
Our God became one of us to save us from our sins and restore us to relationship with Him. Let us celebrate His goodness and grace together, worshipping as His redeemed Church.
I can gratefully say that our church enjoys partnering with others. It started largely with the local youth groups teaming up, though there was some cooperation already happening. I have preached at several churches around the area, in other cities, and across state lines. Many of us have teamed up to send groups and missionaries out, with six of us having spent about the last two years preparing to send a family to a recently war-torn Land.
Please pray for continued unity in gospel partnership.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for churches to partner for the Great Commission.
“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:35, ESV
God showed His love by becoming like us and dying for us. The absolute least we can do is love each other in the Church, lest we show we are not His disciples. Love with Jesus’ patient, gracious love.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV
As our Lord gave His life for us knowing the reward on the other side, so we help the Church and those in need by giving generously, knowing our reward is eternity with the One who loves us.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16, ESV
In a world we have wrecked with our sinfulness, let us who have faith in Christ who redeems us encourage each other in the Spirit, being thankful and full of praise.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15, ESV
In a whirls of craziness and sin and mistakes, we know Christ has come to redeem us and gives us the Holy Spirit and the Church. We have hope and help to get through this life and into the next.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!