One of the advantages I have of sitting in the back of my church on Sunday mornings while recording the service for podcast, is viewing the congregation during worship.
Yesterday I witnessed:
African Americans
Whites
Hispanics
Asian Americans
Arabic
all worshiping God together in one accord. So when seeing this diverse group of people singing together "Jesus Messiah Lord of All" naturally it struck a cord with, what else?... all of us being in one accord.
"With one accord" means: being unanimous, having mutual consent, being in agreement, having group unity, and having one mind and purpose.
Throughout the New Testament we see the leadership carrying this dominant trait of "being of one accord". Whenever church leaders gathered in Jerusalem they were in unity and harmony with each other and with God.
It's obvious that these leaders were setting an example for the church today,
to put aside our theological differences and work together for the greater purpose: that of reaching others with the gospel through His Word and through His love.
When we sing "Jesus Messiah Lord of All" it really means that God is Lord of all.
Dave, I'm reminded of something one of my professors would say to us quite often while in Bible college. He was / is an awesome minister, professor and author. He would say, quite regularly, that if he could inspire us to do anything, it would be to write.
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Pastor Freddie
thanks pastor! I am learning so much from you!
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