Back when I was in The Salvation Army, the old-timers would refer to prayer meetings as "knee drills". There was an understanding that success in the kingdom of God was not due to high attendance or big budgets, but the simple act of humbling ourselves in prayer.
As we look back on this past Sunday's sermon, and as we reflect on the things Pastor Benji shared, it seems that the knee drill is the key for being able to live out the exhortations given by the apostle Paul in Second Corinthians 5 and 6.
To end this week, here are a few paraphrases from Pastor Benji's sermon:
-From now on, we should not regard anyone from a worldly point of view;
-If we are to be God's people, we must see people through Jesus's eyes;
-There is a difference between "sketching the portrait of Jesus" and experiencing His power;
-God has made the first move in our road to reconciliation;
-There has to be a relationship in place for us to call God "Abba".
LORD, help us to diligently seek You in prayer, so that You might empower us to do the things that please You. Please give us Your love and compassion, so that people who see us will see You. Amen.
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