We Are A Family Not A Crowd

Jesus replied: "'Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This  is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Matthew 22:37-39


I go to a rather large non denominational church which I absolutely love. Four services in a 1500 seat auditorium in one of 21 locations throughout the great state of Alabama. Some at small churches can’t fathom this or wonder how you could possibly feel close. Don’t knock it till you tried it I say. Pastor Paul Daugherty of Victory Christian Tulsa gave me idea for today’s title in one of his recent sermons. 

The idea is not about proving how big you can grow but about winning more and more souls to the Lord as the time draws near for the  return of Christ. In a large church you get to know your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ by getting in small groups or serving. Even in a tiny church you can go each Sunday and walk out the door and not know a soul until you get involved. 

Does your church teach you how to know God, find freedom, discover your purpose, and love others? Mine sure does. The enemy is in a battle to confuse church goers, notice I said church goers because not all church goers are truly following the Lord. You have to have a desire in your heart to want to grow closer to him other than just one hour each Sunday or Sunday night or Wednesday  night. It has to be your way of life. If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you? 

PRAYER: I want to know you more Lord and I pray for those who are lost or who are in churches that compromise the word of God that the Holy Spirit brings conviction to their hearts and the truth sets them free. In Jesus’ name. Amen.