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Friday, January 23, 2009
who cares
The church numbers have declined. The numbers continue to decline. Does anyone even care? Seems like the best thing we can come up with is...."the numbers aren't important." I think they are. Don't get me wrong, Where two or three are gathered God will be there also. Instead of letting this fact bring glory to God......we use it as an excuse. As a matter of fact who would want a church that didn't desire more numbers? I know, We should be more concerned about growing closer with what we have. I agree. Only thing is, That also is in decline. What do we do? Do we continue to be satisfied with mediocrity, or do we go and make disciples? Someone once told me"an effective ministry is a ministry that produces disciples. A failed ministry is one that does not produce disciples." By those standards.......I have failed.
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Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless.
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Isaiah 57:10
You became weary on your many journeys, [but] you did not say, "I give up!" You found a renewal of your strength; therefore you did not grow weak.
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Matthew 11:28
"Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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2 Thessalonians 3:13
Brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.
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Matthew 9:37
Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.
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You haven't failed Brother! Keep your head up,don't be fooled by Satans deceiving little tricks. Endure to the end!
James 1:12
Blessed is a man who endures trials, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that He has promised to those who love Him.
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1 Peter 1:25
but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached as the gospel to you.
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I love you Brother! I know you have not failed in God's eyes!
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; don't be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you."
(verses from HCSB)
You have not failed. We are all members of the same body. What one does effects the other.
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