Hello all,
Did you know that one of the most loving things we can do for another person is to tell them about Jesus Christ? That’s true! There’s many lovely things we can do for our family and friends, but to tell them about Jesus and His salvation and transformation is probably the most loving thing we can do for them. Jesus has given us that very privilege to do that, He has given us a mission, the mission of making disciples. It can be hard going to carry that out in this world, Jesus also helps us there as well.
Ephesians 6:18–20 (ESV) — 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Here Paul asks the Ephesian church to pray for him, praying for clarity in speaking about Jesus and also boldness in speaking about Jesus. Prayer is an integral part of carrying out the mission of love in telling people about Jesus. The power of prayer and the mission go hand in hand.
Exchange Church this weekend:
- ECY – EC Youth Friday 7:00pm at the church.
- EC Ladies – walk and brekky.
8:00am @ Botanical Gardens walking to Deganis.
9:00am @ Deganis for brekky. - EC Sunday gathering 10:00am.
This week as we continue in 1 Timothy Healthy Household, we’ll be in 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Mission and Prayer
Please read through 1 Timothy 2 to help get our thinking zoned in. Also, some helpful reading is Acts 19-20 to help get some background on the church at Ephesus.
Together in Christ,