John
answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and
we tried to prevent him because he does not follow along with us.” But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for he who is
not against you is for you.”
This is an
important lesson for the church to learn.
Those who are outside the church my ask, “There are so many
churches. There are Baptists, Lutherans,
Pentecostals, Methodists, Seventh Day Adventists,
And so on…” But there is only one church and that is the church of Jesus Christ . This is what Jesus is explaining to
John. Just because he is not breaking
bread with us, does not mean he is not building up the Kingdom of God . Come to a place where you can discern the
enemy from the friend. Do not say to
other churches who name Jesus as their Savior that they are not worthy. Instead, build each other up thus building
the church in the world.
Daily Prayer: Lord, this is Your Kingdom and You are the
King. Let us worship You by showing
faith and discernment concerning Your work in the world. Let me be a source of unity here and make my
words ones that build up and not to tear down.
In Your holy name I pray Amen.
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