Acts 2:47b* and 1 Co 3:6** make it clear that God and only God can increase a church. Ps 92:13*** then confirms that those who stay where they ae planted, will flourish.
In fact Jesus was quick to correct the eyesight of the man who saw people as "trees walking."**** So in essence, people are like trees who should stay where they are planted in order to flourish.
The summary of these 4 verses is 8 letters from me: "Thank you."
Just want to say thank you to all those who have truly trusted God and remained planted in the churches He added them to. I believe that I can confidently say this on behalf of other Mrs. Pastors and our husbands too. You may be saying:
"But, they don't do this or that (well or at all)."
Agreed, we're not perfect - neither are you.
This is why and where I have another very special "Thank you" to all those who have stood by their Pastor and Mrs. Pastor, and like Aaron and Hur***** have done or did something (or many things) to help them in the ministry. Thank you to those who are planning to help too.
Thank you to everyone who has either stepped down in prayer &/or stepped up to help.****** God bless you.
References:
*Acts 2:47b - And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.(NIV)
**1 Cor 3:6 - I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was making it grow and [He] gave the increase. (AMP)
*** Ps 92:13 - planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. (NIV)
**** Mark 8:24 - The man looked up and said, “Yes, I see people. They look like trees walking around. (ERV)
***** Ex 14:12 - Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. (NLT)
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