People are messy. We're difficult and challenging and it's because of that that no church is perfect.

But there must be some reason that Jesus desires for us to be

unified and be one. Today we'll explore how and why it's important to

encounter God through other people.

May your wounds be healed and your heart be opened

to how God wants to use others to lead you to Him.

Welcome to the First of Team Podcast. Our scripture for today comes from Matthew 18, 19 through 20, where Jesus says,

again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my father in heaven.

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them. One of the most impactful ways that God reveals himself is through others.

Jesus taught us in Matthew 18, 19 through 20.

Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything that they ask,

it will be done for them by my father in heaven.

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.

We can learn aspects of God's heart through others that we simply can't learn alone. In relationship with others we learn about

God's heart for unity, grace, humility, and love in new and powerful ways.

In fellowship we encounter people with various giftings,

perspectives, and past experiences that are different than our own. and in

community we discover God's heart to use others

for the building up healing and sharpening of ourselves.

James 5. healing and sharpening of ourselves.

James 5, 13 through 16, says,

Is anyone among you suffering?

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