Last week, our small group discussed Revelation 2:1-7, which was written to the church in Ephesus. The believers in Ephesus had been faithful in many ways: they worked hard, they endured much, they called out evil, they were passionate about biblical teaching and were faithful to expose false teachers. Sounds like a great church!
However, Jesus tells them they have forgotten their first love. Among all their service and faithful work, somewhere along the way they grew cold in their love for Jesus. Our group discussed how easy it is to serve God but slowly fall out of fellowship with him. Something as a simple as a schedule change or a new summer routine can knock us off tract from pursuing him. We often, like Martha, are worried and troubled about many things but forget what’s most important.
Let us not grow weary in doing good, but let us also not forget our relationship with the Lord as the center of it all. Last week’s articles remind us to rest and revamp our prayer life. Such disciplines are the beginning of closer fellowship with our Lord.
In Christ,
James Williams serves as associate pastor at FBC Atlanta, TX. James and his wife, Jenny, are blessed with four children and are actively involved in foster care. He is passionate about beholding the beauty of our Lord and helping others do the same. He enjoys writing, running, and gardening. You can follow James Twitter or his blog where he writes regularly.
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Remember The Sabbath To Keep Us Humble
by Adam Salloum
“The Sabbath isn’t just a break from our work; it’s meant to reorient our relationship with our work. Ultimately, it teaches us that the fruit of our labor is in the hands of God— which are far more trustworthy than our own. It’s an invitation to surrender our pride, which tells us that our provision is solely dependent on us. If that’s the case, rest is simply a distraction we can’t afford. But Sabbath calls us to repent of our pride and enjoy the fruits of humility.”
A Simple Way To Revamp Your Prayer Life
by Chrys Jones
“Let’s face it—the path of prayer isn’t always smooth. Distractions, doubts, and a lack of routine often keep us from engaging meaningfully with God. Whether it’s the allure of our smartphones or the monotony of repetitive prayers, many of us find ourselves wrestling with the challenge of prayer.”
I just studied this exact passage/topic with my Bible study this week. So needed!