BEAR WITH ONE ANOTHER
If you have not already done so for those in today’s “2 or 3 with Jesus Meeting”, read to them the Main description of what these meetings are all about before moving on.
Click through to Main Description of “2 or 3 with Jesus Meetings”
also called Matthew 18:20 Meetings
also called Matthew 18:20 Meetings
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The host of the “2 or 3 with Jesus Meeting” leads off by saying:
“In this meeting let’s eat some goodies and put our heads together to stimulate more change into the image of Jesus Christ. In so doing, we will be cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit to effect God’s purpose for our lives which Romans 8:29 states is to be conformed to the image of his Son. At the same time we will be preparing to experience heaven for eternity at a higher level. In brainstorming how we are to bear with one another, we can see ways to grow our spirits, the deepest part of who we are, to be more like Jesus.
Hopefully, we have all listened to “Bear With One Another” at HeavenBeckons.com.
These are some of the possible benefits in heaven we will be seeking today by opening our minds to the Holy Spirit regarding bearing with one another.
The host of the “2 or 3 with Jesus Meeting” leads off by saying:
“In this meeting let’s eat some goodies and put our heads together to stimulate more change into the image of Jesus Christ. In so doing, we will be cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit to effect God’s purpose for our lives which Romans 8:29 states is to be conformed to the image of his Son. At the same time we will be preparing to experience heaven for eternity at a higher level. In brainstorming how we are to bear with one another, we can see ways to grow our spirits, the deepest part of who we are, to be more like Jesus.
Hopefully, we have all listened to “Bear With One Another” at HeavenBeckons.com.
These are some of the possible benefits in heaven we will be seeking today by opening our minds to the Holy Spirit regarding bearing with one another.
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We will have learned before entering heaven how to appreciate and enjoy a greater variety of people and be less hesitant about entering into new relationships with the other citizens of heaven. We will become more like Jesus who reaches out to all kinds of people, even those who hurt Him by ignoring Him or using His name as a swear word. Thus, we will go to heaven with more spontaneity in entering into new relationships with the variety of people in heaven without reservation.
In bearing with those who hurt us, we will in heaven have more empathy with God who constantly puts up with people who hurt him. We will greater appreciate His undeserved grace and enjoy a closer relationship with Him. Because we have put up with objectionable people, we will be better able to recognize the absence of the need to bear with others in heaven and be more appreciative of the peace and safety of heaven. |
We want our meeting to be safe and enjoyable. At other times and circumstances it might be appropriate for in-depth discussion, even loving confrontation. But these Matthew 18:20 Meetings are meant to listen to Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit. Discussion is discouraged and expressed disagreement not helpful. What we each say needs to be uncensored so that the Holy Spirit can speak to one of us or all of us. This is somewhat like making a list of what all the foods we can prepare for a holiday dinner, but not deciding and letting time tell us what will be good.
Hopefully, many things we say and write down will urge us to Christlike change in our thinking, feelings and actions after we leave the meeting. We can each leave here to pray, hear specifically in our spirits from the Holy Spirit, and seek help from some of those in our Christian Inner Circle.
Hopefully, many things we say and write down will urge us to Christlike change in our thinking, feelings and actions after we leave the meeting. We can each leave here to pray, hear specifically in our spirits from the Holy Spirit, and seek help from some of those in our Christian Inner Circle.
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Sanctification Booster #1:
Brainstorm the many ways that people can annoy us. Ways that are not sins, not necessarily wrong. Sanctification Booster #2: List as many ways people can hurt us that are sinful. Sanctification Booster #3: Note ways to think that will enable Christians to bear with, put up with, and not be offended by the things listed in Sanctification Boosters #1 and #2 above. |