In order to revive and restart our churches, we must understand the lavish love of God. This lavish love is the only thing that will draw others to Christ. Others must see this love in the people of God! Paul describes the church in Thessalonica as being filled with this type of love, even though it was comprised of different races and
cultures. Love flowing from Spirit-filled followers of Christ is the only thing that will destroy the racial divisions in our day. To see this type of love, we must make some radical decisions. Begin by listening to others and grieving with them as they share their stories of pain. Give grace to others by choosing to win people, not arguments. Serve each other tirelessly. What if every church in America made the decision to help rebuild communities that have been destroyed, or mentor children who have no father or mother? The love of Jesus lived out through us is a powerful weapon. His love will win every single time!
6. The Power of Love
John Avant
1. How to Change Your Life and Your Nation in Six Months
John Avant
In order to experience true change in our lives, we need to choose to be examples of God’s power. When we choose to allow His power instead of idols to fill our lives, oth- ers will see His example of love, faith, and hope in us. Change must begin in us. When our churches and lives are characterized by unceasing prayer, and by more concern for advancing the gospel of Christ than our own agendas, the world will step back and see that there’s a new King in town! During these difficult days, we must choose to walk in the joy of Jesus despite the suffering we are experiencing.
2. How Movements of God Happen
John Avant
In order to experience true change in our lives, we need to choose to be examples of God’s power. When we choose to allow His power instead of idols to fill our lives, oth- ers will see His example of love, faith, and hope in us. Change must begin in us. When our churches and lives are characterized by unceasing prayer, and by more concern for advancing the gospel of Christ than our own agendas, the world will step back and see that there’s a new King in town! During these difficult days, we must choose to walk in the joy of Jesus despite the suffering we are experiencing.
3. God Trusts You with the Most Important Assignment!
John Avant
God loves us! He approves of us and has entrusted His grace and peace to us to share with the lost world. But He will allow testing in our lives in order to refine us and remove all impurities out of our hearts. He wants us to be able to say no to the Safe Life. The cross is not a safe place. He also wants us to say no to the Cynical Life and to the Self Life. When we choose to say no in these three areas, we will fall in love with lost people. We will join Him in His mission. It is time to stop slow dancing to the demonic lullaby and choose to say yes to Him.