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The Theology of Making Room | Abiding Church

Growth is coming. The question is — are we ready for it? In this message, The Theology of Making Room, we explore the biblical concept of enlargement through the Hebrew root rachav — seen in Rehoboth, Rahab, Proverbs 18:16, and even the warning of Rehoboam. Throughout Scripture, God makes room before He multiplies. But expansion without preparation leads to fracture. Jesus said in Luke 14 that builders must count the cost before laying a foundation. In Acts 2, multiplication followed structure, alignment, and consecration. We believe we are stepping into a season of increase — and we must prepare now. Here are the specific areas of vision we are building and strengthening as a church: 1. A Solid Children’s Ministry -Creating intentional space for children from infancy through youth -Equipping parents to disciple at home -Raising up children marked by the presence and power of God -Building environments where the Holy Spirit moves among young and old 2. Financial Strength & Storehouse Strategy -Becoming not just financially viable, but financially equipped -Teaching biblical prosperity and Kingdom economics -Giving consistently and extravagantly -Building business initiatives and streams that multiply resources -Forming a storehouse model for future sustainability -Hiring and equipping administrators and ministry leaders 3. Amplifying the Vision -Investing in media, documentation, and storytelling -Capturing what God is doing for future generations -Creating blueprints and infrastructure for long-term impact -Leveraging technology to extend the message beyond the room 4. Appointing & Affirming Ministry Gifts -Identifying elders, pastors, prophets, evangelists, and teachers among us -Setting leadership in order -Preparing for multiple house churches -Establishing fivefold alignment so every joint supplies 5. Consecration & Fasting -One day per week of fasting from sundown to sundown -Preparing our hearts before Passover -Building spiritual capacity before expansion -Creating space for prophetic clarity and Holy Spirit movement We are building infrastructure for fruit. We believe the Lord is bringing us into a broad place — a Rehoboth season — but that space must be stewarded in humility. The warning of Rehoboam reminds us that enlargement without seeking the Lord leads to division. This is about preparing the altar, building the wineskin, and positioning ourselves for sustainable multiplication. We are contending to finish well. Join us as we prepare for what God is about to do. Thank you for joining us. If this service blesses you, subscribe, share with others, and partner with what God is building through Abiding Church. https://www.abidingchurchsc.org/   / abidingchurchsc     / abidingchurchsc   Our weekly rhythm for our church: 2nd and 4th Sundays - Church Service in Greer, SC Every week in between, we meet from House to house. Let us know you're coming at https://www.abidingchurchsc.org/ Core “Making Room” Scriptures Genesis 26:16–22 — Isaac and the wells (Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth) Genesis 26:22 — “The LORD has made room for us…” Joshua 2:1–21 — Rahab and the spies Matthew 1:5 — Rahab in the Messianic lineage Proverbs 18:16 — “A man’s gift makes room for him…” 2 Chronicles 12:14 — Rehoboam did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord Apostolic Building & Structure Luke 14:25–33 — Count the cost before building Acts 2:42–47 — The Acts 2 model (table + temple + multiplication) Ephesians 4:11–16 — Fivefold ministry / every joint supplies 1 Corinthians 3:9–11 — Wise master builder / foundation is Christ 1 Chronicles 22:5 — David preparing abundantly for building Habakkuk 2:2 — Write the vision, make it plain Consecration & Fasting Joel 2:12–15 — Call a sacred fast Matthew 6:16–18 — When you fast Acts 13:2–3 — Fasting and setting leaders apart Joshua 3:5 — Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders Storehouse & Economic Vision Genesis 41:33–36 — Joseph’s storehouse strategy Malachi 3:10 — Bring the tithe into the storehouse Matthew 25:14–30 — Parable of the talents (multiplication) Luke 16:10 — Faithful in little, faithful in much 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 — Those who minister live from the ministry Expansion, Alignment & Shaking 1 Kings 18:30 — Elijah repairing the altar Psalm 18:19 — “He brought me into a broad place” Isaiah 54:2–3 — Enlarge the place of your tent Haggai 2:6–9 — Shaking and greater glory Hebrews 12:26–28 — Things that can be shaken will be shaken Matthew 5:13–16 — Salt and light / city on a hill #AbidingChurchSC #abidingchurch #FiveFoldMinistry #Pastor #Shepherd #Ephesians4 #HouseChurch #Discipleship #ChurchOrder #PresenceOverPerformance