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For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 KJV:
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Meaning: a building used for public Christian worship.
The word "church" appears in the Bible (New Testament only) 58 times. "churches" appears (again, New Testament only) 35 times.
As we move and travel in these uncertainties of our now pandemic life? We see our church homes changing right before our eyes. Some are weathering the storm of Covid19 because they have laid down the infrastructure and foundation to embrace the members remotely. I see many different sermons popping up on Sunday. We can gather in our PJs and watch. The messages are diverse. Which has made me pause and think?
As the uncertainties and fears rise will it be enough? Will the lost be found? Will the thirsty quench their thirst? Will we be spiritually fed? What happens when the web cannot support the glut of bandwidth needed? We have abandoned many buildings where the people gathered to praise, worship, and found comfort with like-minded members. Will we unite and become a stronger more powerful body of Christ? There is certainly the need for the teachings that Churches offer...
But while we are at this disadvantage of distancing, the realization of who is the church hits home. The church I speak of cannot be contained. It will not be disrupted by a blackout. It reaches further than Fed Ex, DHL, or your favorite phone service. It can and does deliver worldwide. When fully engaged has the power to move mountains. I do believe as this virus continues to grow more members will join and unite the body of Christ.
The church I speak of resides within every believer. When we gather in unity from every remote corner and living room in the world. To worship and sing praises to our Father, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, there is a power found that can shake the earth to its core. This church body is recruiting daily.
The benefits are outrageously amazing. You will find love far beyond your own imagination. You will find peace in your soul. You will be protected by the blood of Jesus Christ. The life insurance is good for eternity. You just need to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and invite the Holy Spirit into your life. Be ready for your new assignment. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."Luke 10:27
However, be warned you will need to hold on because from my experience you will be on the most personally exciting spiritual journey of your life... Woo hoo, Destination Heaven. Don’t be left behind. Get your ticket today. Ops one more thing if you have any further questions refer to the owner’s manual it’s called the Bible...
If you don't own a Bible check out your online app store.(I use mine religiously. I found it has an easy button and everything changed)
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It’s Him, It’s Always Him
“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”
Revelation 2:7 NIV
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
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