We had a great day at a local church yesterday. It was really encouraging to see so many people that were focused intently on the message. The majority of the people were taking notes. There was a girl sitting in front of me with a Bible that was highlighted, diagramed and had all kinds of other things written in it. After the first sermon a woman who was probably in her 80's got up and recited at least 2 chapters of Scripture from memory, it was amazing! After the next sermon, we took communion that was from a common cup (and its flu season).
I made a couple observations about the members there. First, they were the most warm, loving and welcoming people that we have met since we have been here. Second, they had some of the cleanest bathrooms that we have seen. This might sound random, but it just goes to show that the Gospel should impact everything in your life. It should cause you to reflect on the grace and mercy that has been given to you. It should affect the way you treat people. And it should cause you to be a good stewards of things entrusted to you. If only the Gospel could permeate this culture…every culture, the world would be a totally different place (Hmm, maybe what God originally intended it to be before sin).
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