A Problem and It's Solution

I thought the reflection on this reading was enlightening and relevant to those who read it today. Odd to think that Satan could use something as banal as administrative work to sidetrack the mission of the Church. But thinking about it more shows that it’s not so strange after all. This point helped me to realize that it is absolutely central to stick to the bottom line of the church; that is the fellowship of believers worshipping God and expanding His Kingdom for others. I feel that I cam continually reminded of the fact that a church who falls behind her core purposes of worshipping through God’s truth is destined to fail. I don’t want to be the kind of believer who is attracted to the pews because of any other type of fringe benefits, though as a sinner- I admit that I am

I’m glad the wise fathers of our faith were keen and spirit filled enough to identify the problem and find a solution. It’s encouraging to know that despite the same kinds of problems we may encounter today, God always had a plan to help us through and become victorious, in all the ages..