Ju. Jones

This one is not so much a reason than it is a declaration.  It is probably the most challenging one for me to face.  As teachers and leaders, we love seeing a packed house.  Part of us is excited about what God is doing and another part of us gets a sense of personal validation.  This is why an “empty” room makes us feel as if we have failed or God is not truly moving.  One of the hurdles to get over in going to multiple gatherings is coming to peace with a non-packed room.  It’s being able to glorify God for the 10 people that showed up in the 300 seat auditorium and not feel obligated to give an apology.  My wife and I went to see a movie recently in the same theater where we meet on Sunday mornings.  The movie was the number one watched film in the country at the time, but the theater was NOT packed out!  I don’t even think it was half-filled, but it was still a blockbuster movie.  It was there that God whispered to me, “Jumaine, the theater does not have to be packed out.  Even if just a few people show up, my kingdom is still a blockbuster.”  Even if it doesn’t work, at least you’ve tried.  But you’ll never know unless you give it a shot.  Hey, you can always go back to one gathering, right?