OPERATION AND ACTIVITIES IN GODS HOUSE

WHAT'S GOING ON IN GOD'S HOUSE?

Matthew 21:10-13 (KJV)

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Is the church known in the neighborhood, city or town where it is as the Church of the Living God?  When people ask can it be said that these are the children, prophets, teachers, sons and daughters of God?

Are church activities more than prayer?

• The church is so busy with a full agenda that prayer is only a declaration and or the benediction.  
• No schedule prayer meeting or prayer vigils
• Timed and limited prayers

Entertainers instead of worshipers?

• No longer uses hymns but sing songs with no message, can hardly hear the words because the music is loud and swinging; always uses c/d's, other popular and well known artist to entertain (because it gets more people in attendance for offering time) rather than let people get into worshiping and letting God's glory come down to reign.  

Market Place or Highest Bid Campaign?

• Everything is about money, heavy selling and marketing (not bookstore goods or other resources) of business ideas and other services during church time
• Forcing people to pledge or give money that they don't have, encouraging credit card debts and other IOU's for their miracle or blessings
• Favoritism or partiality based on status or other fringe benefits

Is the word compromised?

• The focus is what pleases the crowd than what the spirit says
• The comfort of others is more important than actual preaching
• Afraid to offend because of relationship so some topics are avoided

Are you just a by stander?

• It doesn't matter to you as long as you are not the one doing it
• You are afraid to disagree to lose the friendship of the ones in charge or might be labeled as old fashion
• Waiting for God to consume or destroy and not pray, do or say anything  

TODAY'S TOPIC:  Your Home Operation

What about your house?  Can you say like Joshua, "as for me and my house we will serve the Lord? or are you....

• Guilty in some way of some of the things listed in God's house?
• Taking a back seat and anything goes?
• Not a role model so your household can follow
• Not storing up your treasures up in heaven but have allowed many worldly things to be idols in your home?
• Being a witness to others by the activities and lifestyle you live?
• Standing up for what is right and defending the truth with the word?
• Is the light on in your home showing those in darkness the way to the Light?

Remember, to shine the light of God in your home and wherever you go!  People are looking for the lighthouse in the rough seas of life!

GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel