Frigid temperatures, closes schools and campuses, local businesses, and even the court house in our area all sent people home by two o'clock in the afternoon. By 4:30 when I was hitting the highway, heading for a meeting and then our church service, there was no traffic at all. It was great having the highway to myself. In the quiet white blanket that surrounded me I heard, "When people get cold they disappear from my churches too. I would rather they be hot. My churches weren't build to stand empty just as these highways weren't built for you alone. My people have grown cold and frigid to my love, no longer wanting to co-habitate with my Spirit. I long for them to come to me." I drove on in silence.
It doesn't matter what your church looks like it matters whose Spirit is in the house. It matters if you are in the house. It matters what you are and what you bring with you. It matters what you do!
I often am quoted as saying, "With out you there is no church." Just look at our English Word, "C H U R C H." If you take out the "U=You" and the "R-Are", there is no church. You are the church. The church is the people, you and I and the gifts we bring and share. If you play an instrument, then bring it with you to church and share that gift with the rest of the Body of Christ. If you sing, then sing for the Church. If you are a great mechanic, grass cutter, window washer, fixer-upper, Dentist, Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher, Accountant, etc., then bring your gift to the Body of Christ, the Church. God does not want His buildings empty. He loves people. He loves us. One place it says, "He inhabits the praises of His people." In other words when we are together and begin to praise His with songs, hymns, and spiritual songs He comes and takes a seat in our presence. In another place it tells us that, "in His presence is fullness of joy..." The whole world could use a little more joy. Still in another place, in the Bible it talks about as Paul and Silas sang while in prison their chains, and the chains of the other prisoners fell off. When we gather together as the Church and give praises to God, others who are bound, are set free.
ACTION STEP: Today, find a church if you don't have one, and become a part of it. If you do have a church, ask God what gift you have that you can share with the Body of Christ. If you don't see any gift in you, then make an appointment with the Pastor or leadership of the Church and ask them what they see in you? Ask them, "What do you see me doing here?" Or better yet ask them, "Is there any area that you need help?" Then, set yourself to doing it. While you are doing what you were sent to do, God will intervene and speak to you. You will find your destiny. David was watching sheep before his destiny found him. Saul was on his way to see a certain place, when God found him. All through the Bible people were doing something, not just sitting at home when God found them. I will be praying, and we know God answers prayer.
Enjoy my new favorite song.
This will bring life into you today, even with
these frigid temperatures!
This will bring life into you today, even with
these frigid temperatures!
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