Day Three. Principle: Fullness
Scripture:
What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? Ecclesiastes 1:3
Thoughts:
We envision Village to be a church where emptiness connects with fullness, as we find our deepest longings satisfied in worshiping God.
Will my life be marked by significance when I'm gone? Will it matter that I was here? Repeatedly in the book of Ecclesiastes, these questions are asked. Life on this earth alone cannot ultimately satisfy. It is meaningless. Why? Because God has "set eternity in the hearts of men" (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The heart separated from God is eternally restless, empty until it is restored back to Him.
The question is, will those who are searching find God at Village? Too often, when people look to the church for fullness they leave even more empty, finding religion rather than relationship.
When we as a church dream about our future, we envision a church where emptiness connects with fullness, with fulfillment, where our deepest longings for something of the Spirit are found.
What will this require?
- That we intentionally position ourselves to meet God. In Scripture, God generally shows up where He is longed for.
- That we intentionally station ourselves to hear God.
- That we intentionally position ourselves to respond to God - to whatever He says, in whatever manner needed.
Reflection:
Am I filled with the fullness of God? Do I position myself to meet God, to hear what He has to say, and to respond to Him?
Prayer:
Lord, I don't want an empty life. I want my deepest longings satisfied. Help me to turn my ear to You, to listen and respond in obedience. Holy Spirit, come and fill me up.
