Graceful Truth

If you are not careful, the whole ministry of a church can be hijacked by the sideways energy that contentious people create in the church. It is Satan’s greatest ploy and delight to create such diversions, for the church carries the hope of the world. So, how do we respond to such conflict?

THE PROBLEM

… with most of us modern Christians is that we are stoppable. A little discomfort, a turn from our desired daily routine, or a little resistance from those to whom we’re witnessing throws us off. We have not settled the issue that our greatest joy and highest purpose comes from our witness, and so we are unwilling to push through in sharing Christ with others every day, even in the mildest environments. Even when persecution is not present.

These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer (Acts 1:14)

Prayer is the foundation for all of life. Imagine the emotions and sense of fear and expectancy when Christ had been resurrected, appeared to His disciples, and then ascended. They were instructed to merely wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit who would endue them with power to be witnesses to Christ all across the world (Acts 1:8).

So, what did they do?

How do you know what your attitude is towards God’s Word? It’s very simple. If you cherish His Word, you will make time to prayerfully read it and gladly obey what He says. Every day. It is the source you run to first for direction. It will assume the highest place in your heart and mind for it is not merely a value for the Bible, it is your value of God Himself.