One of my Facebook friends posted the following on their page the other day: Sometimes inviting someone to church can blow up in your face but don't let it get you down. They rejected Jesus too.There is a misconception out there about those who don't attend institutional churches. For some reason people believe that institutional churches are the bar--and those who don't attend are really lacking in Jesus. They are on a mission to invite people to their show, I mean church to hear about Jesus, to experience the latest and greatest contemporary worship songs ever written--to have an experience--an encounter with Jesus. Is it about rejecting Jesus, or is it something deeper than that. Is anyone willing to go deeper to find out, or is it easier to dismiss it as a mere dislike for all things Jesus. Declining a church invitation does not equal rejecting Jesus. Like parents to children, , Christians are to be imitators of God as dear children. And being honest, these days there are many Christians who are seriously lacking and are acting more like carnal/casual "Christians". If you follow Christ then act like it. If you claim Him, live like it. The only person your fooling is yourself. Me and my husband haven't attended a church regularly for over a year now. I'm seriously tired of the "now your not suppose to forsake the assembling" comments, and the raised eyebrows. How arrogant and ignorant of the word folks are these days.
It's not our invitations to church, it's the way we live. John 13:35 "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for on another." Technically speaking, the "Church" is not for the unsaved but for the saved! The church is for follower's of Christ to come together, fellowship, worship, share, as brothers and sisters in Christ, who is the head of the Church. And might I add that the Church is His people. 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?"
In case you've missed it, there is a great movement taking place these days. People like my family are leaving the "church" in droves, not because we don't have Jesus, or faith, we've left because for the most part, more than half of the churches kicked Jesus out a long time ago. We are just the few who knew when he left and followed.
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Jesus told Peter, "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matt. 16:18)". We are the church, and I am not someone's entertainment mecca, they can stay in the world for that. Sister, I need to send you my husband's message from YESTERDAY, it will blow your mind. Talk about the Holy Spirit being on one accord! Great blog, don't stop believing! ;)
Yes girl, send it to me or direct me to the link! I'm hanging in there.
Hello Evette. Just found your blog... like what I am reading. After reading this post, I felt led to share with you about our church - Christ Fellowship of Kansas City (Google it). My husband and I felt the same way that you described about the church; we floundered about, visiting many "dead" churches, and even not attending at all - this lasted for nearly six years. Then the Lord led us the CFKC... For the first time in our lives, we know what it means to be among the Church! There is a difference when the Holy Spirit is among true believers! Having said that, I have a feeling you already know that :o) May the Lord bless you and keep you. -Angela
Angela: I'm so sorry, that I'm just seeing your comment. I've been somewhat on the back burner of late. My life has become very hectic, but I do hope to get back to my blogging. Thanks for stopping by. So glad to know that We are not alone in our search for the "real thing"
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