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| The Empty Chair |
First and foremost we hope someone will fill it. We pray that new people will be invited and join us in our times of study, caring and laughing together. The joys of authentic Christian community are not meant to be kept to a chosen few. We need to remember to pull the empty chair into our circle on occasion because it reminds us of the people not present. The chair reminds us to pray for those who are absent that night and for those who are yet to come.
The Chair also reminds us of Jesus who promises to be with us whenever 2 or 3 gather in His Name. Much like at the Jewish Passover meal, where a empty place is set for the prophet who was to come before the Messiah, we look to Jesus joining us in the circle. We look forward to Christ being present with us in His Word, in our time of prayer and even as we speak of His mighty deeds in our church and in our lives.
Next time you see the "Empty" Chair in your Cell Group, pray that it might be filled.
