Building Great Churches

 Scripture:

“The churches became stronger in their faith, and each day more people put their faith in the Lord.”      Acts‬ ‭16:5‬ ‭CEV‬‬

Observation:

As Paul traveled on his missionary journeys, he didn’t stay very long at each site. He would establish elders and go on to the next place very quickly.  It’s amazing that anything stuck! It seems he left novices in charge of the church, but this verse says the churches became stronger in their faith and each day more people put their faith in the Lord. When you do it God’s way, you get God results.

Application:

Sometimes we think of church as a business plan concerning how to grow it and be successful in people’s minds. Paul had a different understanding of the church. He would plant it and leave it in the hands of those God was calling, believing God would train them, teach them, and grow them. Neither is incorrect. The bottom line is we must do what God is calling us to do in the way He is calling us to do it. Doing what the Holy Spirit tells you to do is always the best option.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, lead me, guide me, and show me the way forward each and every day. I want to serve You well in my generation. As we planted seeds in Dodoma Ghana last week, let them blossom, flourish, and let Your kingdom come to that Volta Region. Build Your Church here in Loudoun County. Show me how to reach people here effectively for You and with You.

Yours Forever,

Jeff