| | I am reading a book on the book of Acts in the Bible entitled "Mission in Acts". The chapter on holistic ministry comments briefly on how the Apostles, especially Peter and John lived a common life together (koinonia). Their life of prayer, fellowship, and ministry (or communion, community, mission) has disturbed me. I am beginning to wonder if the lack of power in my own life and much of the life of the church I know is due in part to our resignation to live according to the rhythm of western culture rather than Kingdom life together. Much of our time is spent trying to get our work assignments completed rather than following the example of our early church Fathers and our Master Jesus.
That said, this address is really for those of us called and committed to life in an apostolic community. I have not the right to speak to those disciples who find themselves in a non-ministry vocation, such as business or education where much of their schedule is dictated for them. I am questioning myself and those of us who are in a full-time vocational ministry outside the church-local.
So, what would such a rhythm look like? My time in NieuCommunities gave me a glimpse of such a life, yet even there, our corporate prayer time was allocated to only one hour per week. I invite comment and rebut. However, justification for my current actions is not my aim; The Kingdom in its power and glory is what I believe we should seek. I believe only through much prayer and aid from The Spirit, along with a contrite and repentant heart, will the answer to how such a community could exist today come. |
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