On Tue, 1 May 2001 15:23:09 -0500 (CDT) "Rick Carr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
>
> > ...WOn't it be wonderful when we can all put the "non-essentials"
> down
> > cause we all understand it the exact same.
>
> I don't know that we have to understand it the exact same. God is
> the
> same.... However, that doesn't mean He does the exact same thing
> through
> all his people everywhere at the same time. He may show us one
> thing
> because of our personalities, or the demographics of our community,
> and
> He may show you something entirely different for your life &/or
> community. One group may be in a relationship building phase within
> the
> group, with little or no outreach. Another group may be heavily
> involved in ministering to the needs of people in their community,
> beyond
> those who actually participate in their meetings. One group may
> have a
> regular weekly Bible study, another may do more singing, or more
> just
> visiting and getting to know one another. And over time, they may
> each
> change in some ways.
>
> The lack of "we got it right and you don't" is only a small part of
> it.
> The reality of it is we've learned we have a big God. He is able to
> work
> in each individual's life to will and to work for His good pleasure.
> He
> is able to bring together small groups of believers to work in their
> lives as individuals and as a group, and to reach the world through
> them
> [by this *all* men will know you are my disciples, when you love one
> another]. It is unnecessary to have a huge organization composed of
> hundreds or even thousands of people; God is able to accomplish His
> will
> and purposes without that. He doesn't need a network of mediators
> [read
> pastors, priests, etc.] between Himself and man. He is big enough to
> deal with each of His followers, with no other mediator than Christ
> Himself. It is unnecessary to have a hedge of doctrines around us to
> protect us from displeasing God and to insure we "get it right." He
> has
> written His law on our hearts. And, with hearts yielded to Him,
> that is
> enough -- for He *is* at work not only to will (desire, state His
> will,
> write His laws on our hearts) but to *work* (energize, fulfil His
> will,
> enable us to obey) for His good pleasure.
>
> I hope that makes sense. I'm not sure I said it exactly right, but
> if I
> keep going it will be somewhere between rambling and jumping up on a
> soap
> box.
>
> Rick C.
> Col.2:6
> Newcastle, OK
> www.rickcarrphotography.com
>
>
>
Yes and thank our Father for the promise of 1Cor 13:12 "....For now we
see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, (AND
PRAISE GOD ) but then I shall know just as I also am known........" *<*
1Cor2:2
U
dan & twyla
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