Hi Incredible leaders,
Nathan Claridge presented this session from Luke 10:27 - The story about the good Samaritan. Nathan encouraged us to pursue 'revival' i.e. the awakening and multiplication of our churches the 'Samaritan' way by being attentive to the desperate needs right around us.
He encouraged us to identify with the broken & the needy and give of ourselves & our resourses to do what is needed to 'save' the individuals. The Priest and the Levite both saw the same need - but hurried along in their religious mindset and activity - the Samaritan (who was an enemy of the Jew) saw the need as an opportunity to exercise mercy. This week I encountered a battered and broken individual - I had two choices; See it as an inconveinience, or see it as a God opportunity to minister mercy. I chose mercy.
As a Pastor/Shepherd I must be 'alive' and awake to the condition of souls around me. Admin can wait, managing the Church can wait, there is no more urgent need that a damaged soul before me - they must immeadiatly go to the top of my priority list. The poor man in our story was effectivly 'bleeding out' and an immeadiate response was needed. As leaders and Shepherds lets always remember that our first priority is to people in need. If you are first on the scene - then do what you can immeadiatly - before calling the Paramedics (Pastors) We all need to be well trained in spiritual first aid! If you feel that you are not equipped - then ask for training! - This is what the LD nights are for for Small group leaders! :)
See you at the Worship night
Ps Rhett
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