I just finished reading "The Lord of the Ring" by Phil Anderson. I am floored by the simple yet profound way the Moravians and Count Zinzendorf changed the world through Christ centered community living, and inward transformation. I was unaware of the way that small village (Herrnhut) in Germany was, and is still, at the heart of so many Holy Spirit movements... and this began back in the early 1700's. This story/history also strikes the same chord the Lord has struck in our hearts concerning community living and simple, hard working faith. Zinzendorf's faith adventures and fruits began with the simple commitment to be true to Christ, to be kind to all people, and to take the gospel to the nations. He and his young friends termed this commitment "The Order of the Mustard Seed," and their motto was "none of us lives for himself."
I have been challenged by the intense faith and trust of the Moravians, and am inspired to dive into prayer and scripture concerning what the Lord will continue to show us, and where He will take us as we pursue authenticity personally and collectively.
Jesus said:
"Listen carefully: Unless a seed is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a seed. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal." John 12:24-25
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