Event: Timothy joins Paul and Silas when in Lystra
S - Scripture
Acts 16 v. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and they increased in numbers daily.
O – Observation
Church Growth. This verse always fascinates me, especially the, "increased in numbers DAILY." Its exponential growth. Its growth that I have never seen in the churches that I have been a member. Although Alive in Christ is growing, just not in a DAILY fashion. What makes Churches grow? The previous verse gives a clue. In that verse Paul and Silas gave instruction to them. Bible based wisdom, God's word has to be the foundation for growth. The Holy Spirit was moving among the people. The people themselves were all-in. They didn't leave the sharing of the Good news to just the leaders. They shared amongst their circles. They strengthened each other. They developed relationships with each other and God.
A - Application
What is MY role in growing the Church?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to strengthen my relationships. Love Will
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