What Moves Heaven


I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7)


Heaven is not moved by tumultuous worship or by the greatness of our service. Heaven is moved by even a single soul responding in utmost humility and thankfulness to God’s merciful saving grace. Jesus is less concerned about the ninety and nine sheep but His heart goes all out searching for the one lost soul. Jesus did not destine His church to be a feel good holy huddle or worst to degenerate to become monastic recluse. The church is to be sent into the world yet not of the world (John 17:16, 18).


Go ye therefore, ….. lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Mat 28:19-20)


Discipleship is not a classroom activity but lived out in the world with eagerness to find that man of peace (Luke 10:6), baptize and make disciples who will in turn make more disciples. It is in the going into the world to fulfill the God given commission that we experience His Presence with us. He promises to be with us and desires that we share heavens joy. Are we willing to obey His decree or continue to warm pews to experience goose bumps of the trappings of ‘modern Christianity’? Is it no wonder that the criteria for many to find a home church is if 'they could fit in'. Rather we should find open hearts and open homes to plant a church among the heathens that we experience the joy of His salvation.