WORKING TOGETHER
Our united efforts are needed — I encourage each member of the congregation here as well as those of you who visit us to resolve that you will make a special effort to be or to become a more mature Christian. I have listed eight points that will assist us in our desire to become more mature in our spiritual life which may aid us in becoming more mature and of greater benefit to our Lord and to the lost ones in our community if added to our life and activities in future days, weeks, months, and years:
1. IN ATTENDANCE:
Hebrews 10:24-25, 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching. NIV
2. IN OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST:
Hebrews 5:8-9, 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him
3. TO APPRECIATE THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL MORE:
Romans 1:16, I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. NIV
4. TO TEACH OTHERS IN WORD AND DEED:
Colossians 3:17, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. NIV
5. TO PRACTICE THE TRUTH IN MY LIFE:
Romans 12:1-2, 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. NIV
6. TO SEEK GOD’S KINGDOM FIRST:
Matthew 6:33, But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. NIV
7. TO GROW IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Peter 3:18, But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. NIV
8. TO ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR THE LORD’S SECOND ADVENT:
Matthew 24:44, So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. NIV
May God richly bless every one of us as we labor together in His Kingdom …