Forty
days after Jesus rose from the grave He returned heaven. He promised His
disciples and followers that they would receive a gift - the Holy Spirit.
We see this come to past in Acts chapters 1-2.
They
called this new movement “The Church.” Peter preached the first sermon and
3,000 people believed in Christ that first day. Acts 2 is how God envisions His
Church, not just in Jerusalem, but all over the world, including right in your
church! I believe this with all my heart.
How
does a church become like that original church in Acts 2?
That
church pursued five purposes: Fellowship, Discipleship, Worship, Serving, and
Evangelism. When implemented these mandates can make any church compelling,
powerful and influential. This is what God wants my church and your
church to be like, too. It can happen starting today if we commit to pursuing
the priorities the first church did.
Are
you ready?
May we
be the church God wants us to be - always.
