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Look UP
by Pastor Diana Gonzalez
I
’ve been studying in the book of Acts since about the beginning of the year.
Those folks in the early Church remind me somewhat of cow country folks.
The book of Acts is believed to have been written by Luke and is kind of a continuation
of the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke told us what Jesus began both to do
and teach. The book of Acts tells us what the risen Christ continues to do and teach
through the Church, with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Now why do these folks in the early Church remind me of the ranchers that live out in
the open ranges, out in cow country? Well because the folks in the early Church were of
the same mind and purpose (in agreement).
These all continued with one accord in prayer. Acts 1:14
They were all with one accord in one place. Acts 2:1
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to
house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having
favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the Church daily those who were being
saved. (Evangelism) Acts 2:46-47
Aren’t most ranchers of the same mind and purpose? Fighting to maintain a lifestyle
worth fighting for. Fighting for our land, enduring dry years, cold years, years of low calf
prices, high operating costs, and high taxes. Don’t most neighbors pull together when
someone needs help working on the ranch, or when trouble strikes?
So folks, let’s make sure that we don’t fight with each other. Let’s purpose in our
hearts to be of one accord, one purpose. Then together we can do great things like the
early Church. Folks, there’re things going on in our State and in our Country that are just
not right. Together, if we’re devoted, we can stop them. Also, there are many good and
right things in our Country that we must fight for, but we need to pull together in one accord,
one purpose. When we pull together, when right is on our side, and with the power of
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, there’s NO THING that WE can’t
accomplish.
So what can we learn from the early Church?
1. Study the Word (read your Bible)
2. Fellowship together
3. Pray alone and together
4. Share and care for one another
5. Be a giver
6. Praise, worship and evangelize
Happy trails. May God richly bless you. We love you and would love to hear from you.
If you would like someone to pray with, or just have a question, please give us a call at (775)
867-3100. ‘Til next time….
You are invited to
COWBOY CHURCH!
1st Saturday of every month
Standish, CA @ 6:00 p.m.
Hwy. 395 /A3 -- Standish 4-H Hall
Harmony Ranch Ministry
Are you having a
Rodeo or Livestock event?
Give us a call.
We would love to come to your
event or ranch and host
Cowboy Church for you.
Tom J. Gonzalez Diana J. Gonzalez, Pastor
3767 Keyes Way (775) 867-3100
Fallon, NV 89406 threecrossls@cccomm.net Cell (775) 426-1107
14 February 2011
The Progressive Rancher
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