333 Words

333 WORDS….

Sometimes it’s easier to see the big picture by shrinking big into small. Let’s shrink your assembly (church, house church, whatever) into one imaginary friend. Okay?

Prov.4:3: Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

A friend has access to your heart. “The course of your life” is seriously affected by that one you hang with. Choose friends prayerfully.

A friend can be a blessing or detriment. Ideally, you want a friend who loves the Lord Jesus as much as, or more than, you do. Because he/she influences you. A friendship, then, is a big deal.

Do not befriend a controller. A controller wants commitment to himself, not Christ. Make a rule: Nobody (that is, nobody!) interferes with the leadership of the Holy Spirit in my life.

It’s folly to limit yourself to one friend, even one of superior spirituality. That person will be overly influential. You could become his dependent.

Pray for a friend strongly bonded to Lord Jesus.

Alone time with Jesus should surpass combined time with all friends.

Now the big picture….

Prov.4:3: Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

An assembly has access to your heart. “The course of your life” is seriously affected by the group you hang with. Choose associations prayerfully.

A group of believers can be a blessing or detriment. Ideally, you want people who love Lord Jesus as much as, or more than, you. Because they influence you. An assembly, then, is a big deal.

Do not subject yourself to controllers. They want commitment to themselves, not Christ. Apply your rule: Nobody (that is, nobody!) interferes with the leadership of the Holy Spirit in my life.

It’s folly to limit yourself to one assemblage, even one of superior spirituality. They will be overly influential. You could become their dependent.

Pray for an assemblage of saints strongly bonded to Lord Jesus.

Alone time with Jesus should surpass time spent with all gatherings.