Three ways to Connect
These are the greatest days to be alive! I’ve heard people say, “I would like to have lived back in the old days” but not me. I’m glad I am apart of “this generation”. Psa. 24:6 says, “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah”.
Church, it is imperative that in these days, we seek the Lord with our whole hearts. It’s amazing how easy it is to “unplug” or “disconnect” when trying times come. We want to try and fix things on our own—trying to take matters into our own hands. Instead of running away from God—we need to run to Him. We must keep our eyes right on Him and fan that desire to stay connected to the “True Vine”.
I think its important to ask ourselves, “if it’s important to stay connected with Jesus, how does that happen?” For those of us who have been walking with the Lord for many years, that seems like a relatively easy question. But to those that have recently come to Christ, or have returned to their first love, it’s an important one. Let’s look at 3 ways to a better connection–
1. We connect through our obedience to His commandments
Deut. 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
I think the above scriptures pretty well says it all—obedience is such a key to maintaining that strong and solid connection with the Lord.
2. We connect through our relationship with His company (the body of Christ)
Heb. 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Church, I think this is a HUGE key! In reality, you connect with God by connecting with His people! Relationships with a community of believers is so important—not just for you personally but also for that local church. We truly need one another. Join a centre g group, be a greeter, serve in the children’s ministry or involve yourself in the church’s outreach ministry. These are all viable ways to open the door or better yet, to keep the door open into God’s blessing for you as your journey in your quest to know and follow Him!
3. We connect through our yielding to His call
1Pet. 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Matt. 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matt. 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
Whether God is calling you to a deeper walk, or He is calling you to step outside your comfort zone and share your faith, yielding to His voice will connect your faith with heaven and you will engage or “encounter” the Savior like never before.
As we pray this week, make a better connection by making a choice to obey His Word, fellowship with His people, and yield yourself to His call for your life. Go ahead—do it!
Prayer directives–
• Pray for a citywide revival to sweep our city
• The vision of WMI, CWC, IFTA and ACA
• Pray for the 1830’s, Four12 and Kids Centre
• Pray for the Young Married’s and our Forties +
• Wisdom as we reach out to our communities and meet needs
• An increase of finances corporately and personal—also, that the lies of the enemy about the economic situation would be silenced
• Pray for the Easter outreach
• Pray for the Ignite revival
Church, have an awesome week. Can’t wait to see you—we love you heaps!
Ps Joe and Becky and the team