April 3th,
2005: Kimber Kauffman, Senior Pastor of
CPC, challenged us to consider how effectively we are praying for laborers and
for the harvest. He noted that prayer is the most important key for sending
laborers into the harvest who will advance the Kingdom of God. On the other
hand, he also noted that we must act, we all must be witnessing and putting our
faith into action.
i.
Prayer life? Do you pray for our
missionaries? Pray that you would see
opportunities to be a witness? Pray for more laborers?
ii.
Witnessing in your own sphere of
influence? Who are you currently trying to be a witness to in your family, work
environment, neighborhood, etc? Do you take seriously the fact that there is a
hell? Do you believe that people really are interested in hearing the Gospel
message?
iii.
Giving? Are you willing to sacrifice
your money and time above and beyond your tithe to support missionaries, feed
the poor, etc?
i.
What are some measurable ways you are
growing as a follower of Jesus Christ? If you were to die today, would Christ
consider you a disciple who tried to imitate his life within the context God
has placed you?
ii.
What are some measurable ways you are
training and equipping and praying for others that they may grow in their love
and devotion to Christ Jesus? How are you
making disciples (Mt. 289:19-20)?