Rev 1:12 And I
turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven
golden candlesticks; 13 And in the midst
of the seven candlesticks one
like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt
about the paps with a golden girdle.
Rev 1:16 And he
had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged
sword: and his countenance was
as the sun shineth in his strength.
Rev 1:20 The
mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven
golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and
the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Jesus is still
walking amongst His bride, the local church. His pastors/messengers are still
in His hand. God-loving churches continue to bear the members who are the
lights of the world.
God’s work in
the world is in and through the local church. To attempt to do God's work apart
from His plan is a waste of time and resources.
Since Christ is
present among His churches, shouldn't we also make sure to be present there? Should
we not work from its base, and funnel our funds through its ministries? There
is no internet church, no TV pastor, no para-church organization that has the
stamp of God's approval as does the church.
Let's put our
efforts where God makes his presence, in the local body.
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