I preached this last week on Christian Maturity. The message seemed well received and many came forward for counseling. However, upon examination of those coming foward I was a bit shocked. Many came not having any knowledge of the Gospel. I dont mean they were not saved but rather I mean they had no understanding of the purpose of Christ, the death, burial, resurrection, etc.
I reeled a bit from this realization that in today's churches many are members of church but certainly not part of the true body of Christ. Many pastors speak week after week supposedly opening the Scirpture and yet few are actually receiving it.
I happen to be reading from Jeremiah in my personal daily reading. Of course, Jeremiah rebukes pastors on multiple occassions for the lack of understanding and for leading the people incorrectly. We have many churches today without a pastor that is truly hearing from God and equipping the people for Chrisitian Maturity and Ministry. My hope as a missionary is to somehow help these leaders to bring the Truth back to their people and feed them sufficiently.
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That is the call dear brother - to see people built up into Christ, established in Him, no longer tossed about, teaching the WHOLE counsel of God.
Certainly not the job for the hireling but only that of the true shepherds.
Blessings to you and your family!
amen! we see a people apparently wanting to worship and serve the Lord but unestablished in the truth and tossed about so easily. We continue teaching believing our Lord is more than able!
Appreciate you and your family!
I think that is the case not only in Africa, but here as well. There are many things that drown out the Gospel in the ears of the hearer. I pray we can join you all VERY SOON!! I guess in the day as a thousand years perspective... it will be any minute now!!
Love you guys and praying all the time for you!
hi Jan, Yes you are correct - every culture has a way of keeping people occupied and unfocused on what really matters - we do hope the Gospel will break through and truly transform lives, not only in Zambia but throughout this world! Thanks for the prayers... see you soon!
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