This weekend, we kick off an unbelievable series that is unlike anything we have ever done at WAC. In fact, it’s unlike anything I have ever heard of in the history of the Church!
Here’s the deal: over 1200 churches from over 25 countries are standing together in the month of June in a corporate series called One Prayer. Here’s the premise: pastors from all over will answer the question, “Pastor, if you had only one prayer to pray for the church at large, what would you pray?” These messages have been collected from several of the churches participating in the series. Over the series, churches will hear from their pastor, as well as other world class communicators via video!
That is AWESOME and unprecedented…and here’s why! The Church has not exhibited this kind of unity except perhaps in the 1st century and possibly other times of great persecution in history. Not only is there AMAZING unity, but the extent of the unity is larger than ever before possible…because of the technology that exists today!
The vast number and difference of groups who will participate in this is due primarily to the internet and technology advances in video and multimedia. Without the benefit of modern technology, something like this would not be feasible! The sheer expense of getting all these pastors to the places they will preach would be exorbitant! Add to that the limitation of the time-space continuum…one person can only be in one place at one time. But because of technology, churches around the world can come together in unity and pastors can preach in a limitless number of places at one time! WOW!
This is an incredible time to be alive to share the gospel! Here’s a thought…Jesus wants all people to be saved (2 Pet 3:9). He commanded us to go to the ends of the earth (do whatever it takes) with His message (Matt 28:19-20). We should use all means necessary and available to do that!
…So here’s the thought:
If technology could be used as one of the most powerful tools for sharing the gospel, could we be working against an incredible move of God by failing to embrace it to the fullest? And anytime we work against God…we know what that is…SIN!
Posted by Chris Lewis 