Scripture shows us, that the early church gathered together as one, that no man considered his goods his own, but all came to contribute, distributing the grace of God, sharing all things in common. The Holy Spirit was at work within them, guiding and teaching them throughout their daily lives, perfecting and expanding His love in their hearts and driving out all their fears. He laid into them a foundation of peace, contentment and deep satisfaction, whereby their generosity could flow continuously outward toward others. Thus, when they gathered together, everyone had something valuable to supply, to edify and to build up others with. Church was not the gathering of the needy to be fed by man, but the gathering of those whom Jesus had satisfied, to testify of His goodness and celebrate their common praise for His abundant supply! Christ was their shepherd! He anointed their heads with the oil of gladness and their cups overflowed with living water as His Spirit sprang up within their belly. One had a prophecy, another had a psalm, another a song or a spiritual teaching, and prophets would prophesy two and three by coarse. The glorious bride grew in health and strength by going out to give rather than waiting to get, contributing to the kingdom and to each other. When all God's church realizes the greatness of Christ Jesus within them and when His saints (not just elite clergy) rise up to fulfill the work of ministry, then shall she be glorious again. Gods Kingdom will not be established through programs developed by man, but again and only through a move of the Holy Spirit upon common believers, who dare to act on God’s Word. As He again makes God-like men from the dust.
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