I’ve been studying Jesus words to the seven churches in Revelation. To the church at Ephesus he said, “You have forsaken your first love.” I’ve heard so many people speculate on what that means. As I look at the church down through the ages, I believe I know exactly what he meant. They had become an organization instead of an organism.

Jesus intended the church to be a living, breathing, functioning reality. Out of that life force, ministry is to flow naturally, not forced. It’s just our additions and traditions that short circuit His plan.

You guys have an exciting work going on. I enjoy reading about it.