Mark 9:38-40 (NKJV) 38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is on our side“.
Jesus taught the disciples right from the start that just because someone was not in their little group of twelve, it does not necessarily mean they are wrong for doing what they do. They were doing it in the name of Jesus. In other words they believed in Him as well. Their hearts were for Jesus and they wanted to do good.
How many times do we look at other denominations or churches and think, “well they are not doing it like us, or they don’t belong to our group so they are off or not doing it right?”
We, as the bride of Christ, need to come together in unity and work as one body. We shouldn’t always be looking at others and finding fault because they are not part of our church or our group, etc.
Our passion is to reach individuals for Jesus Christ. We can all agree on that. But there are lot of individuals that are struggling and suffering all over this world. Our church or group, etc. can not do it alone.
Wouldn’t it be beautiful if we could put aside our denominational prejudice, and together reach the world with Christ?
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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