As I sit down to write this, I am reflecting on the tremendous things God is doing in our body. He has shown Himself faithful to our church and in our lives. He has been faithful to send his Holy Spirit to move amongst us during our corporate gatherings. I am thankful that as a body we are choosing to press in to His presence and in to the things of the Spirit.
The Lord has shifted our body into the five-fold ministry, which will begin to bring the purposes that God wants for us closer to being fulfilled. The Elders and I sense excitement in the atmosphere and we are encouraged to see many of you stepping into the callings of God on your life.
Ephesians four has been an area of scripture the Lord has been recently bringing to the church. In verse three, Paul writes that we are to be “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” The word endeavoring here means to be eager, to make every effort, to do one’s best, be zealous. As we move forward in these exciting times, I want to encourage you to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit because when there is unity, there is the commanded blessing of the Lord – Life Forevermore (Psalm 133).
Continue to seek Him, press in, strive for unity and fulfill the purposes that God has for you!
Please join us February 24th at 2:30 p.m. for a Round Table Meeting in the sanctuary as we share the direction the Lord is taking His church.
Blessings,
Pastor Ryan
