P.S. Okay, so for the record I am not very good at writing. Please pardon any mistakes, or inform me.
I just wanted to share w/you some of my notes from a mtg we had on the Oct. 20th.
- Learn what it means to be equippted, so you can do the will of God.
- A group of young people want to go out, why should they ask? In asking, they seek out God's wisdom in that area.
- In order to do things, we should be daily asking for God's approval.
- We should always stay w/in His Blessing.
- The Body of Chirst is not a Charmed people, but rather Blessed.
- Gal 4:9 -We should strive not to drift outside of the Blessing.
- Rev 1:12 & 2:6 -Do not continue to love the way you have, love like Chirst. -Repent or have the light (Church) be taken away. -The Church is like a lampstand.
- Stay w/in the Blessing of the Body of Chirst.
- Watchman Nee, -Every member needs to do their part, in order function as a Church.
- The one and two talent people need to do their part.
- What makes a person part of the Body of Chirst? -The Spirit of God. Do I have the Spirit of God dwelling w/in me?
- Rom 12:3 -Do not think too highly of yourself. -Measure of the ability to exhibit.
- 1 Cor 12:7-11, 13:2, & 14:1-4.
- Benefit others, not yourself.
- The Spirit of God, gives us gifts. If we are faithful of what was given, He gives more.
- God only gives the gifts, in His timing.
- Being part of the Church, you have to learn how the move w/Harmony.
- Being a member of Chirst, always envoles the Cross.
- 1 Cor 12:27
- God does not only give us gifts to take care of others; He wants to do a work in us by the giving of that gift.
- What do you do, for the Church? Where do you fit in?
- Always be where God wants you.
- Do not long to be where you are not meant to be.
- Gifts are to serve God and others. As well as developing yourself.
- Use your gift, do not hide it.
- Strenght comes from the Body of Chirst.
- Do you resent what God has called you to do?
- Gift of help - Service.
- Encourage others.
- Develope your Gift.
- 7 out of 10 of your problems will disappear, if you did what God is asking of you.
- Eph 4:12
- Gifts w/love.
- Gifts of God builds charater.
- Displine in your life.
- Every day, I need to serve.
- Do not wait to follow God and do His will, when you are older. Start now!
- Those of us that think we are better than Chirst, there is another thing coming.
- When God speaks, we need to listen. If not, then we are not often given another chance.