11.12.18 – “There are two types of addition in
the church today. One is from without like barnacles attach themselves to a
boat and the other is from within like grapes on a vine. It's possible to
become a member of the organization of the church and not become a member of
the organism of the church. The church is a body and the "Lord must add to
it," or any additions just become so much excess (barnacle) baggage. I saw
a sea turtle pulled from the ocean that was literally drowning due to an
infestation of small barnacles on its shell. It was rescued and the barnacles
removed and it was able to swim normally again. Churches get infested with
unsaved, unregenerate people and they cannot do what they are called to do
unless these “barnacles” are removed or regenerated!” S. E.
Trail
My
prayer for you today is for you to joined “organically” to the body of Christ!
2
Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is
a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
KJV
“The teacher put a question to the class:
"What does a cat have that no other animal has?" A number cried in
unison: "Fur!" But an objector raised the point that bears and skunks
have fur. One pupil raised an eager hand:
"I know, teacher--whiskers!" But another objector laughed
scornfully. "Haw-haw! My papa has whiskers!" The teacher rapped for
order, and repeated her question. A little girl raised her hand, and at the
teacher's nod spoke timidly. "Kittens!"
Bible Reading Schedule for
today - Acts 1-3
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