Small Things Done With Great Love Will Change the World!The latest surveys are pointing out that only approximately 17% of the people in the United States will be “going to church” this Sunday. This means that approximately 83% of Americans will be working, sleeping, gardening, watching TV, lounging at a beach, or some other leisurely activity this Sunday morning as opposed to gathering with other believers in Christ and worshipping God.
Of those who actually “go to church” this Sunday, how many of them are simply checking a box of religious obligation? God’s design for the church is that we not simply “go to church,” but that we live out what it means to “be the church!”
The early followers of Christ understood that they were called to live out their faith by actively engaging in the life of the church, God’s family. Listen to this call for action in the Bible: “I want you to know how people who are members of God’s family must live. God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15 (GW)*
On any given week, individuals within a church family are dealing with the sadness of losing a loved one, the challenges of caring for a sick child, the financial challenges of unemployment, the concerns of health problems, the “busyness” of caring for young children or aging parents, and etc. As we learn of needs within our church family and within our community at large, it is important for us to recognize that we are called not to simply “go to church,” but to “be the church!”
* (GW) – God’s Word Translation
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