Sunday, May 27, 2012

Weekly Challenge (play for the week)

Life Group Family & Friends:

We finished our study of Luke on Saturday.  Luke completed the story of the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus with Jesus appearing to the 2 disciples walking to Emmaus, then appearing to main 12 disciples in the upper room, followed by the ascension from Bethany. 

Luke finished his book for the Gentiles by telling all of us:
1)    God calls each of us first, to faith in Christ
2)    and then to do great things for His kingdom

It was a very funny/ironic description of how the 2 followers thought that the stranger (Jesus) was so out of touch and they tell Him of what He just went through.  The truth was on their lips but not in their hearts.  That can describe us at times as well.  We need to ask Jesus to open our eyes and our hearts when we dive into His word.

My challenge to you for the week is to answer these 2 questions:

What is God’s purpose for his church? 
What specifically does God want me to do?

You are called to do great things for His kingdom.  We have the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Be Intentional.

Travis