We live in a world that does not seem to care….in the world we are all replaceable and just another number. Is God the same way? Does God treat us the same way as the world?
”But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Matt 10:30-31 NKJV
Who did God send His Only Beloved Son to die for? Mankind.
The world treats people as nothing, as equal with animals, insignificant, etc…
God Loves us down to every single tiny detail. So why should the church act like the world? Do you understand your uniqueness and how special you are when you go to church? Or does the church treat you like the world? Do you sit there in church among the others who listen, daydream…then get up and leave?
We should all recognize the importance of everyone just as God does, if we are His children. We should love one another by interacting in real time with real life with each other. Giving our sincere heart and time to each other. Taking the opportunities to forgive one another. Taking up our cross and suffering wrongly if need be in order to love instead of seeking vengence. Taking up our cross to give our time to our brothers and sisters in Christ to listen with a sincere heart. We cannot do this in a passive church service, we must interact with each other in real time with openess and honesty. Loving each other. We cannot truly love if we are not servants and taking up our cross. We need to serve one another. By loving one another we become lights to the world. Forgive and Love. Bear each others burdens. Give to others who have need. We can all afford to give; it is only a matter of what are you willing to give up in order to give? This is real church.
Brad,
Right on! Just last night (Saturday) I was thinking how I want to get together with you and just visit. It is the only way we could get to know one another. Are you up for it?
Oh God’s timing! Then tonight (Sunday) I read this post.
Bless you,
Richard