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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

It is an instructive and solemn fact, brought out in the history of more than one revival, that when a whole neighborhood had been well watered with the showers of grace, no drop of blessing has descended there where a spirit of controversy and strife had obtained a footing. The Spirit of God hovered around but fled from the scene of discord as from a doomed region where his dove-like temper could find no resting-place… Ever remember that “His work is sown in peace of them that make peace,” and no dwelling can be more distasteful, no vessel more unsuitable to Him, than a heart which delights itself with matters that provoke contention and strife… Labor with all diligence to keep your own minds in the peace of God, and in your intercourse and connection with others ever to strive for “the things which make for peace.”
Unknown Author

The way I see it, there are two primary errors for the professing Christian called to be a minister for Christ. One is we do absolutely nothing. We’re lazy. We feel inadequate. We’re too busy with other things. The other error is we start serving and then quit. We’re discouraged. We’re unappreciated. We’re persecuted. We’re unsatisfied with the results. Either way we are not ministering and either way, regardless of the means, Satan has proved successful to decommission us from our Lord’s service. The first error is having no heart. The second error is losing heart.
Randy Smith

    • SEVEN STEPS WITH GOD

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    SEVEN STEPS WITH GOD

    ‘The Seven Steps’ is a method of Bible meditation for groups. It is being used in some churches in Africa and seems to be useful for groups where there is a mixture of experienced Bible readers and new believers.

    In African groups, the leader prepares a ‘yellow card’ listing the seven steps and hangs it on the wall.

    1. WE INVITE THE LORD

    One member invites the Lord to be present. He’s already there, but this helps everyone to be open to him.

    2. WE READ THE TEXT

    A volunteer reads the text.

    3. WE LOOK AT THE TEXT AGAIN

    The leader asks what words strike you in a personal way? Members read aloud the words which have impresses them. There is no discussion, just a moment of silence after each contribution. Allow the message to “soak in.”

    4. WE LET GOD SPEAK TO US

    Read the passage again.
    Have a time of silence – make it an exact period e.g. five minutes. Be open to God.

    5. WE SHARE WHAT WE HAVE HEARD IN OUR HEARTS

    No preaching or discussing, just sharing insights and feelings.

    6. WE SEARCH TOGETHER

    Ask: what does the Lord want us to do? Which word will we take home? Share needs and hopes.
    Determine any action which will be taken by the group.

    7. WE PRAY TOGETHER

    The Words of Scripture become food for prayer, invite personal spontaneous prayer.

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