TOGETHER BE LED BY JESUS CHRIST
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 be led by Jesus Christ together 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 “Together Be Led By Jesus Christ” 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 being led together by Jesus Christ.
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 be led by Jesus Christ together 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 “Together Be Led By Jesus Christ” 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 being led together by Jesus Christ.
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We will begin to leave behind individualized Christianity and be more like the twelve disciples who wandered the roads of Galilee and Judea with Jesus. We will learn that the ways of God now and especially in heaven are corporate more than individual.
We will be more able to follow Jesus to wonderful things in heaven His way – which is seldom autonomous, but in community with other believers. Our joy of being led by Jesus in heaven will be increased as we will more readily let Him guide us together with other citizens of heaven into deeper ways of righteousness, behaviors and experiences. We will increase our ability to listen to Jesus in the fellowship of other believers and hear more completely His voice to all of us together. |
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:
Let’s take time now to list the drawbacks of growing spiritually in Christ alone, without a lot of input from our Christian Inner Circles. For example, what critical things would be missing if we were to try alone to forgive someone who really hurt us badly without help from other Christians with whom we are close. Sanctification Booster #2: Let’s take time now to ponder the dynamics of how it is easier to listen to Jesus in groups of two or three Christians than alone - the fulfillment of Matthew 18:20 where is recorded the promise of Jesus, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” How should it be easier to determine a right decision if we were to take time to be quiet together, ask Jesus His thoughts, and then communicate them to one another? Sanctification Booster #3: Let’s try to envision some of the wonderful things we might miss in heaven if we do not grow out of autonomous Christianity and do not infuse our walk with Jesus with major input from others who are also able to listen Him. What things might we miss out on if in heaven we require Jesus to tell us individually of most opportunities for new treasures and did not become natural in allowing others to tell us of heaven’s opportunities to which Jesus has led them? |