One of the things I am most passionate about is the church being The Church. The Church is far more than just a building, or a programme – in fact, it’s so much more than just having a “great service.” I believe that a great church is one that understands who they are in Christ and what it is they are on earth to achieve. A great church is made up of ordinary people – just like you and me – who believe in God’s calling and purpose for their lives. When a church believes who it really is – watch out, things are about to happen. People are healed, families are restored, cities are revived and nations are renewed.
The Apostle paul writes, “The church is Christ’s body through which He speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” [Ephesians 1 vs 23 - The MSG] When the church speaks, acts and is present where it really needs to be, Christ’s heart and love for the world is expressed and seen. As individuals, and together as a church, we long to start seeing God move powerfully in each of our worlds? Let’s start by believing and getting our hearts around the truth that God wants to use each of us in order to do so.
“Act, and God will act.” – Joan of Arc