We enjoy celebrating Kingdom successes: record high for baptisms, new ministries started, attendance goals surpassed, etc.
However, leaders must be prepared for the controversy that sometimes accompanies Kingdom success.
The Old Testament told of the salvation of the peoples in the last days.
Jesus commissioned and sent His church into all the world.
And the Holy Spirit did exactly as promised.
Yet, not everyone was happy, happy, happy. As the gospel traveled across new frontiers, the status quo was shaken. The first Church council occurred because of the successful missionary activity of the Church (Acts 15).
We’ll celebrate what we anticipate. But be prepared for success beyond that–Kingdom success that upsets the norm. That’s the stuff councils–or special called business meetings–are made of.
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