People are messy.

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

But there must be some reason 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 15 podcast.

Our scripture for today comes from Matthew 18 versus 19 through 20.

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 am I among them.

One of the most impactful ways God reveals himself is through others.

Jesus taught us in Matthew 18, verses 19 through 20, 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 am I 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.

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