Today’s Thought “False Affirmation” G. Ward

 

“So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16

 

There are many places of worship that celebrate the central theme of Jesus as Lord, but fail miserably in the area of spiritual productivity. Heeding the pennant of truth (i.e. God’s word), is our sole enabler establishing our regard as the church (Jn.15:5, Ac.1:8).  Modern day familiarity disregards the role intended through believer-ship and has perpetuated the common reference utilized regarding places of worship as “church.” The actualization or biblical designation regards believers as the church, also known as the called out ones.

Sadly, we’ve allowed unnecessary name calling to persist from one worship center to the next. Church pundits’ contingency in this name calling is entirely relative to worship style. Slower tempos and organized order of services are tagged, a dead church; while upbeat tempos with sporadic praise expressions suggest vibrant, or progressive.

A more excellent assessment is available: “To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now” (Php.1:1-5). One of many congratulations, theirs was a thank you from the Apostle Paul for their sharing the message of hope (the gospel) with their countrymen.

We on the other hand will keep arriving at our perspective places of worship seeking restoration, encouragement and lastly affirmation, shouting hallelujah for the great and mighty things He has done, while many are condemned to hell because the “called out ones” are too busy having church vs., being the church! Happy Thursday!