Acts is a wonderful book of the bible. The title sums it up: It’s all about the “Acts” of the disciples and the first Christians. I started reading it again the other day; and it’s wonderful to read as person after person, group after group, land after land receive the good news of Jesus.
Last night at Claremont Church, about 20 of us from the congregation met together to have an introduction to a course helping us to become leaders. Claremont is intending of somewhat doing away with elder’s having an area to deal with, but instead encouraging our 650+ members to be part of a small group where we learn and grow together as people of God.
Many of you will know (to be honest, I don’t know if anyone’s reading this at all – I may be the only one who will ever read this) that I intend on going into the Ministry in the future. It just seems that God has a plan for me. He’s put me on a course about becoming a leader, and given me this desire to serve. Now I’m reading about how people all over the world were converted due to the persistence, bravery and faith of the first followers. In Acts 10, Peter has the vision whereby he learns all people need to hear of the good news – not just the Jews. Gentiles (non-Jews) need to hear it too. We ALL need to hear it!
We’re all equal: Jews, Hindus, Christians and Atheists. Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Straight. Young, Middle-aged or old, Black, mixed race, albino or white. We’re all the same. No matter where you are, who you are, what you are or believe – God loves you and I. Nothing is more important than knowing God loves you. I can’t wait to tell as many as possible that.
God Bless,
Morrison
Made me smile :)
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