Community

What does it mean to be part of community? What does it mean to look like a community that truly is an expression of Jesus Christ? What does it look like to fully live out the great commandments of loving God and loving people? Here is my picture of it...

People talking with one another. People meeting each others needs. True and honest friendships blossoming. Prayer taking place everywhere. Congregations meeting and simply testifying about what God is doing. People enjoying going to their place of employment and believing in what they are doing. Crime no longer exists. All needs are met: food, clothing, shelter, relationships. Families spending time with each other. Signs and wonders taking place all over.

Oh how glorious it will be! And yet it seems so impossible. For those who dream about some things it sparks excitement, but also sadness. For the dream to come a reality a simple few must begin to really live like the dream. If you see your neighbor needs help moving a couch, you move it! If your child needs help on homework, you help with a good attitude! If somebody needs a friend, then you put down what your doing and be a friend! Be not just a hearer of the Word, but a doer also!