Something Different Happened

by Josh Duncan

Something different happened yesterday at our Sunday gathering. We...

• Started being the church, and we stopped merely attending church. 
• Spent more time in conversations and interactions than we did singing songs or listening to a message (even though we still did both of those).
• Prioritized sitting in circles more than sitting in rows. 
• Had so many people participating in the Overflow Connections that we're already planning to add more!

One of the things I enjoyed seeing the most were the instant connections we were able to make with first-time guests. We weren't waiting on them to fill out a card or come to a table. Connections were naturally made with  first-time guests!

All of this was great, and as we move forward, I'm sure it'll only continue to get better as people come each week anticipating the opportunity to truly connect with others. However, we can't afford to miss the central focus of everything that happened yesterday... Jesus expects us to do greater works than He did (John 14:12), so what works will you accomplish this week? 

As followers of Jesus, we're expected to overflow our faith throughout the rhythms of life. This isn't up for negotiation. We must be actively listening to the Holy Spirit and responding to Him throughout our day. As someone said yesterday in the Overflow Connection I was in... Understanding what Jesus expects of us means that we no longer merely see "a person with a face" as we interact with people throughout our week; instead, we must now see "a person with present potential and an eternal future!"

God wants to accomplish a great work in and through you this week. He's equipped you with the Holy Spirit to help make this happen. Now, just listen, obey, and let's connect together again this coming Sunday to share what God's doing in our lives!