In this message, Mac reflects on the significance of the Lord's table and the testimony of Jesus' love, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's work throughout history. He references Revelation 3:1-6, highlighting the need for spiritual awakening and repentance. Mac discusses the life of Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf, a key figure in the 18th century, who sought unity among believers and was instrumental in the Moravian movement. Zinzendorf's experiences at school and his desire for fellowship led him to establish a community where persecuted Christians could find refuge. Despite initial divisions among various sects, a powerful encounter at the Lord's table in 1727 brought about a profound unity and revival among the brethren. This led to a commitment to prayer and missions, resulting in the Moravian movement's significant missionary efforts worldwide. Mac also draws parallels with John Wesley, who, influenced by the Moravians, emphasized justification and sanctification by faith. The message concludes with a call for believers to maintain a personal relationship with Christ and to recognize the importance of unity and love within the church.
1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.