OzThoughts Friday 7th August 2009

OzThoughts Friday 7th August 2009

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How do you react to the last few verses of the story of the day of Pentecost as it is recorded in Acts chapter 2?

38 Peter said, "Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away--whomever, in fact, our Master God invites."
40 He went on in this vein for a long time, urging them over and over, "Get out while you can; get out of this sick and stupid culture!"
41 That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up.
42 They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.
43 Everyone around was in awe--all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!
44 And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common.
45 They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person's need was met.
46 They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved. (The Message Version).

Do you see it as a challenge?
Do you belong to a church like that?
Would you be comfortable there?
Has the Holy Spirit challenged You about your “church style” ?

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, I pray that I might see how you would have me worship, fellowship and minister in your name. As we approach yet another weekend guide me in your ways. Help me to have a mind and spirit open to you. Amen.

MEDITATION:

[Listen: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music3/mus_4959.mp3 ]

Let me love thee, thou art claiming
Every feeling of my soul;
Let that love, in power prevailing,
Render thee my life, my all.
For life's burdens they are easy,
And life's sorrows lose their sting,
If they're carried, Lord, to please thee.
If their pain thy smile should win.

[Chorus- ( not needed for Tune: Blaenwern)
Let me love thee, Saviour,
Take my heart forever;
Nothing but thy favour
My soul can satisfy. ]

Let me love thee, come revealing
All thy love has done for me.
Help my heart, so unbelieving,
By the sight of Calvary.
Let me see thy love, despising
All the shame my sin has brought,
By thy torments realizing
What a price my pardon bought.

Let me love thee, I am gladdest
When I'm loving thee the best;
For in sunshine or in sadness
I can find in thee my rest.
Love will soften every sorrow,
Love will lighten every care,
Love unquestioning will follow,
Love will triumph, love will dare.
Authors: Herbert Howard Booth (1862-1926)
The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 503

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