TEXT: James 2:14-18
God is so real and
reachable, let’s not complicate the issue.
“Our legalistic
approach to worship is one reason why some
people see God
as a stern, unapproachable, and unappeasable
being. The
Father’s arms have been stretched wide open all
the while to
welcome them into the family, but they could not
see it because some
sanctimonious folks got in the way.” FFPW pg. 107.
It is an opportunity
for any one of us to demonstrate God’s love to many who feel unworthy and
condemned. Many who have distanced themselves from God and the church would
have turned out to be worshipers with great passion if we would just let them
know God’s love. You have the privilege to correct their misconception about
God by simply giving them a welcome reception.
It is wonderful to stand up and preach to the crowd but it is possible a
good number are there because somebody helped to create an irresistible
atmosphere conducive for worship. You do not have to be given an office or
position to positively influence people to become hungry for God. A few of the most outstanding manifestations
of the move of God I have seen have been stirred up and sustained in an
atmosphere saturated by love. It only takes someone who is determined to walk
in love with a strong contagious influence to step into such a place and before
long the whole atmosphere will be taken.
PRACTICAL ISSUES
Most people are
running around looking for a place saturated with the love and presence of God
but the last thing they want to do is to help create that atmosphere.
If after a fellowship
of believers everyone hurries away, then true love and fellowship is missing in
that place. Daily Devotional by -Rev Igho L.Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries.
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