It is amazing to see the power and wisdom of a personal God who really exists work in the lives of His people. In August of 08, my wife and I moved to Boone with a desire to see God plant a reformed/mssional church centered around Jesus. The Gospel has, is and will continue to be planted as God is growing His church as His word continues to prevail.
Last night’s community group was so encouraging as we gathered to recount what God has accomplished in the life of this congregation from December of 08 until now. It was amazing to observe how the power of Jesus has gathered people around the reality (and I do mean truth) of the Gospel as we begin to launch 2 more community groups . What did this look like?
1) Confession of our righteousness only being found in Jesus as we realize that we are messy people.
2) Communicating and acting upon ways in which we can love Jesus by serving and giving ourselves to one another and our city (loving one another).
3) No one exlated me (It is hard for me to be cool with my deep southern draw) but exalted the One through whom life has been given as His word prevails in our hearts.
4) Giving thanks to Him who has given us gifts to edify and encourage one another.
5) Expressing excitment about the future as we recall what God has done in the past.
6) Ending with corporate prayer that was centered on the advance of the Gospel in our area and not for personal desires like (pray for me as the doctor removes my toe nail).
As I reflect on last night’s meeting. I have to give God all the praise and glory.
Ephesians 3:20-21 “20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”