I believe that one of the BIG things the church has gotten away from is the fact that God puts us together so that we can accomplish more. His plan is for every single one of us to find our PLACE in serving for the greater good of His KINGDOM. Many of us treat church like a restaurant. It’s something we do once a week. We go out and get a dose of FEEL GOOD religion and think that equates to serving. Nothing could be further from the truth. We aren’t supposed to DO church. God’s plan is for us to BE the church. What is the church’s mission? We’re supposed to carry on the ministry that Jesus started here on earth. That’s why He gave us “the great COMMISSION”. And by the way, it’s not the great suggestion. It’s a COMMAND – GO and make disciples. Notice He didn’t say, “Go attend a church service every now and then.” Nor did He say, “Only the paid staff are to go.” Or that the church is supposed to cater to the believers and keep them happy at all costs. The direction is ALL INCLUSIVE – “GO, all of you, and make disciples.” So what have you done lately to carry out your commission? If the church would WAKE UP and smell the coffee, this world could be turned upside down for the cause of Christ. Unfortunately, too many of us are content to sit in our padded pews and watch our friends, relatives, neighbors and associates go to hell. Something has got to change. The reason God didn’t kill you and take you to heaven the minute you were saved is because He has work for you to do while you’re still here. So, let’s get busy. Let’s make the name of Jesus famous again – one soul at a time.
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