Antioch was noted for its mission emphasis. The Macedonians were commended for their generosity. Like Christians, each church had a unique personality, a notable character and an individual calling for service. God's plan for diversity in the kingdom includes different functions for the churches. The question is how do we know what he wants us to be and what he wants his church to become where we work.
Prayer is neither method nor manipulation.
It is the means by which we communicate with the God of the universe and determine his will for our lives and his church. We can become the church of God's intent if we become the people who seek his will above all else. Let us walk as Jesus walked, confident in the relationship with our Father, a Father whom we follow because we know him as he knows us. 1 Larry W. Bridgesmith is from Goodlettsville, Tenessee.