Humbled
Posted by bransonsheets | Tags: branson, intentional, no regretsIf you were here this past weekend, you got to witness a clear God-moment.
Not that the other three weeks of our “No Regrets” series haven’t been powerful, but I, like many of you, were blown away as hundreds of people during the weekend remained in their seats instead of taking communion. People took me up on the challenge to bypass receiving the elements this month until they could make a relationship right, forgive someone who had hurt them, or at least, “as far as it depends on us…make every effort” possible to repair brokenness in a relationship.
I talked to dozens of people. They all have stories similar to these (paraphrases):
I want you to know that I stayed in my seat Sunday. I realized as you were speaking that I have some people I need to talk to.
I did not take communion today. I haven’t talked to my sister in years so I went home and wrote her a long letter…
I got up after church and went right over to someone that I am not right with and asked them to forgive me…
You might have noticed I did not take communion. I had a conversation last week that did not end right…I’ve got to do something about that this week…
I knew that I could not take communion Saturday night. I have someone who has hurt me deeply, and I know I need to forgive them. Could you share some steps…
All I could say is…WOW! I was struck by so many people humbling themselves in this way. I was impressed that so many people took Jesus at his word in Matthew 6: “Leave your gift at the altar, go make it right with that person, and then come back and worship.”
It occurred to me later that an even bigger thing was going on at Covenant Church this weekend. As a corporate body, I believe we are becoming more and more open to the words God is whispering to us through His Spirit. As a church, we desperately want to be people who are intentional about our walk with Jesus.
That’s why this weekend was so incredible. When we get the little things right, God can really use us. I believe that the Lord has some big plans for us in the future, and we are making it our business to get ready!
By the way, it’s not too late to respond to the message of the week. If there is anyone you are not right with, then humble yourself and apologize, forgive, make up, or whatever you need to do. You don’t want to get to the end of your life with a trail of broken relationships.
Branson
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Dave Boyer says:
This is only the second time in my 38 year walk with the Lord that a pastor has spoken clearly on the blessing of the communion and also the warnings of not being careful of how we approach this gift that the Lord has asked us to do. God desires to give us the good things that come with being obediant but also cautions us to walk on holy gtound with Holy fear and respect of his word. God Bless!!!
Joe Cox says:
What a privilege to be in a room during such a holy and intimate moment between Christ and His church.
Jim Schueler says:
Enter text right here!I tried to submit my comment before I wrote it,sorry. I am Jim and I recently (last week) lost my father Clint Schueler and hadn't been to see him since October/November 2008. I am also being divorced by my wife I married in July 2007. We were ordered not to have any contact with one another until July 2011 and have not spoken in 18 months. I moved to NC last June to rebuild my life,my faith in and relationship to God,and reunite with Sara. Sara is an 11 year old I've co-raised with Salli Hare since she was 6 months old. Salli and Sara brought me to Covenant and I feel God's Holy Spirit every visit touch me through the people, the singing,and Branson's message. I know my relationship with Jesus is better than ever before in my life so I'm thankful for my blessings and at peace knowing that my life is in His hands. I know Dad is with all the dearly departed Christians in the kingdom of heaven and that when possible the Spirit will lead me to the right way to talk/communicate with my estranged wife in VB,VA. I know all things are possible through Him and that I may never understand why things are as they are but only trust in Him.