Day 255 - Why Church?

"There is so much on why church I really had to hone in on what I felt The Lord would have me to say."

Last year we did a short series on why we should attend church. There has been a lot said about whether it is necessary for a person who is a Christian to attend church. People have left church because of the confusion and some have even left the faith. 

When I read the Bible I see that it is not only important but also central to the Christian life to attend, serve, promote and be the church. We all have a place and a part to play in the church. 

Jesus said He would build the church. Paul called it the pillar and ground of truth. The author of Hebrews exhorted that we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together as is the habit of some. In the Old Testament it even speaks of the House of God numerous times and encourages us to be planted, find clarity and that it is better to be there than anywhere else. 

With all that said why would we question if it is right for a Christian to go to church? Let's not get down on church lets stir ourselves up and get there more. Pray for our leaders and for growth in church. Lift up the people who are attending and those who need to come. Serve and give with gladness and talk it up to others. All this will make for a great momentum in church. 

What other reasons should we go to church? Are there other ways to be involved? 

Day 148 - Christian Crossfire

"I think the church is talking to much to ourselves about what we believe and unbelievers are getting caught in the crossfire. Then we wonder why they won't become a Christian. What we need is love and unity in the Body of Christ."

As long as we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot we will walk with a limp. If we as the body of Christ can walk in unity and love we would become exponentially more effective. Jesus Himself prayed for the unity of the body. 

Unity does not mean uniformity. We don't all have to be clones. We just have to live in respect and honor. 

I think that God left some things out of the Word so that we would have to learn to walk in love. We don't have all the answers but we do have 'the' answer, His name is Jesus. Those who are searching would look harder in our direction if we were loving to our own. Jesus said they would know us by our love. Let's love the brotherhood of believers, pray for each other and have each other's back. We are after all on the same side. 

How can we promote unity in the body of Christ? What is the difference between unity and uniformity?