Secular World Has it Figured Out

I keep watching media and i am amazed how the secular world has some Biblical concepts down but the people in the church seem to be missing it.

The two major areas community and missional living. I understand that Missional living can not be lived with out the power of Christ behind it but the act of service for the benefit of others is there. I was watching a commercial the other night and it had children talking about who heroes were and basically how they want to volunteer to help others. Here is a commercial telling people to live the way those who call themselves Christians should be living. The goal of the Christian life is not just do church events but to actually live a life out that is reflective of Christ. This means we actually have to love peoples and do life with them. I know that in our hectic world it is difficult to do so because once we come home from work all we want to do is watch the DVR and go to bed. The bottom line is thought during the day we must find a way to do life together that will make an eternal impact for the Kingdom of God. Christ did this, he lived a life that was missional in his culture. He Engaged people where they were so that God's name could be made great. The question I have is why don't most Christians want to participate in a true community of believers. How come organizations like the Masons & Shriners have men serving the pubic but the church have week men? Why is it that we can not have fun and serve Christ together so that Salvation is more than heaven but a lifestyle desired by others?

The other part the secular world seems to have down is the idea that we are not in this world alone and to have a since of community. In the church I have found it difficult to get people to stay faithful to a small group or organization but for some odd reason outside of church there are a ton of small groups that are flourishing. The reality is that people will sacrifice time with a community of believers to be with any other small group. I believe that Christians should be involved in secular society and engage the culture where they are but community within a body of believers is huge. No where is scripture is this Christian walk a one man show but instead a body, a collective, etc. I still get amazed how we try to put up mask on how holy we are instead of showing how broken we are. The local church is not perfect but made up of dead people who have been born again. Over time it seems those who have been made alive in Christ forget that others are dead and need the life of Christ. Once saved we have a process of sanctification where we work out our salvation with fear and trembling. We cheer on Sundays how people need to be involved but once trouble arises people disappear from the local body. How I pray that we the local church will wake up to the point that the reason many people have not darken the door of the church is not because they don't know about you, but are we able to show how Christ of old fits in todays culture. The great thing about Christ is that He is timeless, meaning the truth of scripture can be applied to all generations.

The answer is not another program, rally, or event, but instead for us to be starving for the Glory of God to be demonstrated through us to the point we ache over it. Like the profit of old, even if you try to shut us up our bones should burn with the desire to share. Not to have heart burn but do you bones burn for the glory and truth of Christ. Is your whole life demonstrating a relationship with the King of Kings who came to walk this world and live a life that is missional for your sake. Would you be found in a court of law because of witnesses that you are a Christian?

Let God get His glory out of your life today!

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