Bible Study

Bible Study January 27, 2025

Proverbs 3:5 – 6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”

Following worship yesterday we held our Annual Meeting as outlined in our new Constitution and By-Laws. We reviewed the four years since I came to Asbury Chapel as their pastor and looked at where we could go in 2025 outlining ideas and some ways to move forward.

As I read these verse this morning I am reminded that all things happen in God’s time and God’s timing, However, it is incumbent upon all of to be in tune with what He wants, when He wants, and how He wants it done. Much of that can be found in the scriptures.

The early church grew by leaps and bounds because people were open to the move of God through His Holy Spirit. Was it because life was simpler in their day? Was it because they were less comfortable with the tyrannical treatment they did not deserve, was it persecution, was it because they focused more on heaven than we do today? There are a myriad of reasons why the church grew at such rapid pace.

Are we ready for rapid growth in the Body of Christ today? Do we want it or are we satisfied with the “small church” worship? If you satisfied with the “small church” mentality we might want to check the scriptures for the purpose God uses us for. We better be because I believe we will see it our lifetime. But before that happens we better be personally prepared for it. We do that by doing several things that come to mind:

1. We are spiritually prepared for what will happen. Do you have any idea what we will face before the rapture of the church? If not, look into the book of Revelation with a good commentary. Do not rush your study. Ask God to open your mind to what He is saying.
2. Pray that God will come in your midst. By that I mean in your life and in the life of the Bible believing body you worship in. Our churches must abide by God’s Word.
3. Seek God’s wisdom on what you can do to make growth possible. We all have a mission in the body just as Paul taught us about the human body functioning together. Get plugged into ministry.

God Bless.