04/11/24 BUILDING THE BODY
Teamwork, which is submissive, enthusiastic, self denying and self effacing excites me, whether I see it in a movie or in real life.
I love it when the king leads his outnumbered troops against a seemingly unconquerable foe, or a military leader rallies and organizes an impossible final attempt to rout the enemy; or when an underdog coach and ball team rises to victory over the reigning champions. I am impressed when a person in charge of a rescue squad is obeyed instantly and wholeheartedly, resulting in fine tuned performance of the rescue team.
Most of the time the team is getting some financial or ego reward. Sometimes the unity and camaraderie is based on intangible gratification.
The local church should function powerfully, seamlessly and tirelessly under the leadership of a Spirit filled, Bible taught and Jesus honoring pastor, for the love and glory of God, for the up-building of the believers and the salvation of the lost.
If that is not your experience, it is time for you renounce self and surrender to God fully. You need an awakening. You are too committed to your puny and carnal and earthbound self. You are not living your life for the glory of God.
Quit play acting, as if you love God. Start living as one who is bought with a price.
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