Reflecting God - “'T' is for Teamwork" for Monday, 28 September 2015 - Embrace Holy Living at The Global Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas, United States - Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Reflecting God - “'T' is for Teamwork" for Monday, 28 September 2015  - Embrace Holy Living at The Global Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas, United States - Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

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Acts 3:1 One afternoon at three o’clock, the hour of minchah prayers, as Kefa and Yochanan were going up to the Temple, ² a man crippled since birth was being carried in. Every day people used to put him at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, so that he could beg from those going into the Temple court. ³ When he saw Kefa and Yochanan about to enter, he asked them for some money. ⁴ But they stared straight at him; and Kefa said, “Look at us!” ⁵ The crippled man fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. ⁶ Kefa said, “I don’t have silver, and I don’t have gold, but what I do have I give to you: in the name of the Messiah, Yeshua of Natzeret, walk!” ⁷ And taking hold of him by his right hand, Kefa pulled him up. Instantly his feet and ankles became strong; ⁸ so that he sprang up, stood a moment, and began walking. Then he entered the Temple court with them, walking and leaping and praising God! ⁹ Everyone saw him walking and praising God. ¹⁰ They recognized him as the same man who had formerly sat begging at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, and they were utterly amazed and confounded at what had happened to him.
“'T' is for Teamwork" by Author: Lisa Mueller
How many introverts does it take to change a lightbulb? A true introvert would probably anser, "Why does everything have to be a group activity?"

In Exodus 17, we read of the Israelites’ first battle on the way to the Promised Land. As they fought, they had to work together, and each player had a significant role: Joshua led the physical battle, while Aaron and Hur provided the support Moses needed to maintain the supernatural advantage. As long as Moses held up the staff of God, the Israelites prevailed. When Moses grew weary, Aaron and Hur held his arms up. Each person contributed significantly to the final victory, but none more so than Almighty God, who displayed His banner of protection through the work of these men.
As this story demonstrates, the true source of victory is the Lord. He works through His obedient servants as they work in cooperation with one another. As the Israelite leaders joined their efforts, their ability to function as a team allowed God’s divine protection to cover them. God's victorious power is never lacking. How often does our disobedience or unwillingness to work with others diminish it?
Hymn for Today: "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" by Willaim Willaims

1. Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.
2. Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.
3. When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.
Thought for Today:
"Under his control, the whole body is being fitted and held together by the support of every joint, with each part working to fulfill its function; this is how the body grows and builds itself up in love." Ephesians 4:16
Please pray:
For the development of Christian leaders in Guatemala.
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