HE KNOWETH NOT HOW!

Friday, May 3, 2019

HE KNOWETH NOT HOW!

Mark 4:26-29

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

Eph 3:20-21

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Church growth, like the harvest, is mostly in the hands of God. If you were to ask us for a map of how it might be done, our answer might be “we know not how” although some things are evident. We will share a few insights.

           There must be a stubborn adherence to the truth of the Word of God for that is the “seed” (Luke 8:11). Our audience is smart enough to discern gimmicks and tricks so we limit them. In Acts 20:32, we read that the Word of God is “able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” Likewise, James says: “receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:21)

           There must be a steadfast commitment to “one – another” ministry. We, through the Holy Spirit, are sensitive to one another. Because the Spirit removes selfishness, we share. Because the Spirit births love in us, we are compassionate. The Spirit enables us to “esteem others better than ourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) The seed sprung and grew up, but we know not how!

Dear Lord, let us put in the sickle because the harvest is come. AMEN