In our abiding with Jesus, we find (1) solitary space. We make time to be alone with God. We find a place with no, or minimal distraction. In this, we follow the example of Jesus (Matthew 14:23), “After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.”
In our assembling, we find (2) small group space. Within our gathering, we have many small groups that meet for study and service. Jesus called a small group, twelve boys to be with him, and together, they were a mini community growing in the grace and knowledge of their Lord and Savior. (3) We find safe space. This is a very small inner circle characterized by vulnerability, grace, depth and restoration. Here we find the kind of experience Peter had with Jesus when his denial was opened before him, and he was graciously restored in love and service to his Lord. (4) Sanctuary space is the gathering of the whole body, head to toe, every part coming together to be built up in Christ, “for the praise of His glory” (Eph 1:12). Hebrews 10:25 reminds us, “Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as we see the Day approaching.”
And finally, in our apprenticing, we find ourselves doing what Jesus did. There we are, walking in the way of our teacher, following Him into (5) social space. This is the outreach of His mini community equipped and sent out as His missional community, as ambassadors of His Kingdom. In this, we serve by the work of our hands and speak of the Source of our hope.