Day 01
The Gospel of Mark carries the tone of urgency from his first words. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God… make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.” (Mark 1:1,3)
“…Kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you... for God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
DO YOU FEEL THE URGENCY?
Our community needs a healthy, vibrant, growing church; the lost people around us need a compassionate, Spirit-led, Great Commission church; and our fellow church members need the warmth, love, hope, and nurture of a faithfully Christ-centered, sacrificial fellowship. It’s time to make ready the way of the Lord; to make His paths straight! Read Mark 1. Underline how many times the word “immediately” (NASB; ESV), or “at once” or “without delay” (NIV), or “straightway” (KJV), appears. Shouldn’t this urgency compel our church to embrace the revitalization process sooner rather than later?
PRAY…
Father, I realize the complete revitalization of Your church depends on my willingness to “make ready Your way” now. Jesus, this is Your church, I surrender it to You; and I invite you to change me in every way necessary to make Your church a healthy, vibrant, Kingdom-focused people fully living YOUR WAY! Jesus, I “repent and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Now is Your time, Jesus! Have Your way!! Use me as Your instrument. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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