As I was studying for Sunday out of Joshua 7, I was reminded of how much God views His Church as a whole. Americans are bad about entitlement and selfishness that creeps its way into the Christianity and the Church. It begins with a salvation message that is individually based. Do you realize there is no place in scripture that emphasizes an individuals salvation. I'm not saying that individuals don't make a personal choice to receive Jesus. But into what are you born?
The book of Ephesians (which is the go-to book on the establishment of the church) is all about being born into a family that together makes up an habitation for the Lord. Without the Body fitly framed together there is no meaning to the Bible, the plan or commission of God. This is the reason for so many shallow Christians that see no need to read the scriptures or pray or walk by faith. The truth is these things don't matter in a self-centered life.
We must be diligent to teach the young Christians that it is not all about them and what they can get from God, but rather the joy that comes from forming a vehicle in which the Lord can move and accomplish His will and plan for Himself and for your life. Take the journey with God. Get in the vehicle and hold on for the ride of your life. The the pages of the bible will come alive to you. You will need to pray and walk by faith. And God will be pleased.
One of our core values at Reliant is "God Pleasers" By faith we will please God and trust him with our lives. Let it be one of your core values as well.
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The book of Ephesians (which is the go-to book on the establishment of the church) is all about being born into a family that together makes up an habitation for the Lord. Without the Body fitly framed together there is no meaning to the Bible, the plan or commission of God. This is the reason for so many shallow Christians that see no need to read the scriptures or pray or walk by faith. The truth is these things don't matter in a self-centered life.
We must be diligent to teach the young Christians that it is not all about them and what they can get from God, but rather the joy that comes from forming a vehicle in which the Lord can move and accomplish His will and plan for Himself and for your life. Take the journey with God. Get in the vehicle and hold on for the ride of your life. The the pages of the bible will come alive to you. You will need to pray and walk by faith. And God will be pleased.
One of our core values at Reliant is "God Pleasers" By faith we will please God and trust him with our lives. Let it be one of your core values as well.
Help Support Reliant as we produce Jesus followers of faith that will expand the kingdom of God by their witness and His Word. Give Today: Click Here
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