18h • General discussion
When the Kingdom Is Bigger Than Our Circle
When the Kingdom Is Bigger Than Our Circle
In Luke 9:49–50, the disciples tried to stop someone from ministering in Jesus’ name because “he does not follow with us.”
Not because he denied Jesus.
Not because he opposed the gospel.
But because he wasn’t part of their circle.
Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.”
That challenges me.
In the church, we will not agree on every secondary issue, including who serves, how they serve, and what that service looks like. We will wrestle with Scripture. We will land on different topics and address difficult ones. But disagreement does not automatically equal opposition to Christ.
Sometimes we are more protective of our camp than attentive to the kingdom.
As a pastor, I want to help heal, not inflame. I want to hold convictions with humility and remember that Jesus is at work beyond my circle.
The kingdom is bigger than our labels.
Lord, guard our hearts from pride and insecurity. Keep us faithful to your word and anchored in truth. Where we are right, keep us humble. Where we are wrong, correct us gently. Teach us to recognize your work even when it looks different from what we expect. Protect your church from unnecessary division, and make us people who build up rather than tear down. Give us courage to stand firm and grace to love well. Amen.
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