Response to "Church" Entry

Bonhoeffer’s quote points out a frightful reality. We are disconnected with what we are called to be. I’m more accustomed to the language of “church attendance” than I am to the truth of being it.

We are God’s active presence in the world. The church is an extension of Him; His very body. Under his headship we are called to be a force for His ends. Even as Jesus did, we must incarnate His Spirit.

This responsibility and opportunity should indeed quicken our spirits. It is and awesome privilege and one we should not take lightly. Let us embrace our identity as ambassadors of the Kingdom and catalyze its emergence in the world.

It is exciting what we are charged with however we must be careful to remember that we are part of a body. While working all by oneself we cannot accomplish anything properly. Only by partnering with our brothers and sisters can we be fully in keeping with God’s will for our lives. Our fellowship is the fertile ground where Gods purposes will take root and flourish. Without binding ourselves closely together in Christ we are destined to “burn out” as we become exhausted trying to accomplish great things out of our own strength.

Each of you has taught me much about what it means to be bound together in Him. Much Love to you all.

-Jonathan