Partners

Simon Wood spoke a positive word this morning in church on ‘partnership’ – partnering with God and with each other...to see the church impacting our area.

John 15:5 – I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing

When people hear the word ‘church’ we want people to think and see what church should be like, a place of hope, love and faith. A revelation of his glory...the church.

Psalm 16:11 - You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

We all have a role to play, connected to the ‘vine’, connected to each other to impact our world through ‘partnership’.

Let us bring hope to others as God works in us and through us. Let him change us to reflect his glory. He will make us fruitful as we remain connected to him.

Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory

Think of seeds. All plants have different ways to disperse their seeds. As we share the hope and good news with others our seeds might not stick, but other people’s seeds will.

As we grow and flourish people will see that and become connected themselves.

As we receive God’s word, his wisdom, this will empower us. We also need to partner with the Holy Spirit to receive his power and all the encouragement we need to get God’s will done…and to give us His word.

John 14:26 - But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you

Like God, we have a big heart for our world. As we have received his love, let us give that out to our world. Romans 5:5 - And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.