There are many wonderful tools available to God's church for use in ministry. Those tools can be like newly sharpened blades that make the efforts more efficient and far reaching. Tools in the hands of one having a servant's heart accomplishes much in the kingdom. Technology, the arts, and creative development are endowments for use in the kingdom of God. We must always keep in mind that these are tools to glorify Christ. They only operate well when Christ centered, and anointed by the Spirit of God. Tools cannot build God but if we lose scriptural perspective and spiritual direction, they can be used to build an idol. The best HD experience, the best of entertainment while very powerful cannot supplant or substitute for a genuine moving of the Holy Spirit.
I thank God for the many advancements that have come along. There are great tools to be developed and employed in this 21st century church.
Let's grow together. Let's have the heart and mind of Nehemiah and those inspired to rebuild Jerusalem. "And I told them of the hand of my God that had upon me for good, and that the king had spoken to me. And they said, "Let us rise up and build." So they strengthened their hands for the good work." Nehemiah 2:18 ESV
Be Prayerful
Be Christ Centered
Be Scripturally grounded
Be Spirit filled
Be passionate
Be Compassionate
Be Sensitive
Be Purposeful
Be Humble
Be Expectant
Handle the tools with understanding and purpose and make sure that they are sharpened by the hand of God and well-oiled by the Holy Spirit. The church led by the Spirit leads, it does not simply imitate the world around it.
Always keep in mind that when our efforts are less than what we strive for, and when technology fails (and it will), there is no outage with God. His presence is Glorious and His multi-dimensional operation among us transcends human brilliance.
I thank God for the many advancements that have come along. There are great tools to be developed and employed in this 21st century church.
Let's grow together. Let's have the heart and mind of Nehemiah and those inspired to rebuild Jerusalem. "And I told them of the hand of my God that had upon me for good, and that the king had spoken to me. And they said, "Let us rise up and build." So they strengthened their hands for the good work." Nehemiah 2:18 ESV
Be Prayerful
Be Christ Centered
Be Scripturally grounded
Be Spirit filled
Be passionate
Be Compassionate
Be Sensitive
Be Purposeful
Be Humble
Be Expectant
Handle the tools with understanding and purpose and make sure that they are sharpened by the hand of God and well-oiled by the Holy Spirit. The church led by the Spirit leads, it does not simply imitate the world around it.
Always keep in mind that when our efforts are less than what we strive for, and when technology fails (and it will), there is no outage with God. His presence is Glorious and His multi-dimensional operation among us transcends human brilliance.
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