Solemn Assembly Day #7

Deep Creek Jamin Java  

  (Serving Over ? Cups)

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March 26, 2013

"Solemn Assembly Day #7"

Scripture Reading:
John 17:23 (HCSB)   I am in them and You are in Me.  May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

Devotional Reading:

Our unity is the most convincing evidence  to the lost world that Jesus is the Savior sent from God. And our disunity is probably the greatest hindrance in leading others to faith in Christ.  If you have broken relationships with others, you must be reconciled. Consecrate yourself and reconcile your broken relationships.   On a separate sheet of paper, list the names of people with whom you have broken relationships. This would include those you have offended without seeking forgiveness and those who have offended you. Offenses can occur as a result of actions, words, or attitudes. Ask God to bring to mind all those you need to consider.  Your relationship with others has a direct correlation to your relationship with God. Jesus said:  If you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.  Your offerings and even your worship are unacceptable to God if you have caused offenses and have not reconciled.   If you don’t receive a positive response, continue to pray for and seek reconciliation with the unforgiving person.

If you are the one who has been offended, Jesus has instructions for you also. He said, “Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you  your wrongdoing”. Holding on to unforgiveness limits the way God will forgive you and hinders your prayers.  Even if the person doesn’t believe he is wrong, forgive. Jesus set the model for us on the cross when He prayed for those who were killing Him: “Father, forgive them".  In Mark 11:25 Jesus didn’t require you to go to the person to forgive. You can do that as you pray.

Keep the Son in your eyes,
Pastor Ben J Lahay

Galatians 2:20