'Being Very Kind To A Good Leader.'
Genesis 23:6.
a) "Sir", they said. (They were polite and kind)
b) "Listen to us". (He was a leader who was willing to listen)
c) "You are a mighty leader among us". (They respected his leadership)
d) "Bury your dead in one of our choicest burial sites". (They made a big sacrifice for their leader)
e) "None of us would deny you his burial ground". (They were united and compassionate towards their leader)
f) "For burying your dead." (This was a kindness that could not be repaid - it was a sacrifice!)
(Through this QT I find people who were Being Very Kind To A Good Leader)
PRAY: For our Leaders in Church and Mission.
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'The Promise Depends On Faith.'
Romans 4:16.
a) For this reason,
b) It depends on Faith,
c) So that it may be a gift,
d) And the Promise may be guaranteed to all his descendants
e) But to those who follow the Faith of Abraham,
f) Who is the father of all of us.
(This Second one reminds me of one of Father God's Principles towards His Children: The Promise Depends On Faith)
PRAY: For Faith to Believe, and to Keep Believing, The Promises that God has given us.
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Chris.
In a good Church, that Glorifies God, there are many 'strengths' that keep the Church in good condition. One of these 'strengths' is the attitude of the congregation toward their leadership. When the leadership is obviously good, the congregation will respond in an appropriate way.
There are many Churches, all over the World that are not yet in good condition, or which have 'fallen' from good condition and need to be restored. The goal of these Churches should be restoration! There should be appropriate steps taken by the Church leaders in humility until the Lord grants that condition of being restored.
The Church's example to follow is set by the Life and Ministry of Christ. The restoration process is the responsibility of the Church Leaders, as they follow the example of the Lord Himself. The aim of every Believer and every Church must be Christlikeness!
There are some Churches that put "Gospel Services" as a priority over all other Church meetings. Personally, I think Prayer meetings, Bible Studies and Holy Communion Worship should be the priority. The "Gospel Service", which is commonly held on a Sunday evening, could actually be held also on other days, with different forms, at appropriate times.
God calls for different forms of "effort", prioritizing Prayer, from the Church if Restoration is going to happen. If the Church has Faith to Believe the Promises of God and is able to take the steps necessary for that Restoration, then, as the Bible says: "With Faith and Patience we inherit the Promises of God." (Maybe by reading books on the history of the Welsh Revival we can be encouraged as to the possibility of Revival and Restoration for our Churches. For further helpful reading, we can find good books or internet articles on the revivals taking place, or that have taken place, in China, South Korea, South America and other parts of the World.)
