"Why an Extended ECQ or Stay-at-Home Order May Just Be Your Breakthrough."
That's the tentative title of my message tomorrow for our morning worship. ECQ means Enhanced Community Quarantine in the Philippines. Jesus, before he ascended to heaven after his resurrection, advised his disciples:
"And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. BUT STAY IN THE CITY until you are clothed with power from on high." (Luke 24:49).
"And while staying with them he ORDERED them NOT TO DEPART from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father." (Acts 1:4) Here's the point:
Before Jesus left, he actually wanted his disciples to be on a lockdown in the Upper Room praying and anticipating the coming and empowerment of the Holy Spirit in their lives. We may use this extended time to humble ourselves more and seek the strength and power of the Holy Spirit so that we may become mighty witnesses to people around us when we emerge from this lockdown.
We won't have a Holy Communion this Sunday. Next Sunday, being the first Sunday of the month, will be our next Holy Communion.
See you all tomorrow at 10:45 am. Invite your friends to watch our livestream service. God bless you!
