Things You Thought You Couldn't Do - Part II

“But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” 1 Corinthians 12:18

Realizing that our sovereign Lord has made us for a purpose far above anything we could imagination is mind blowing. The word exemplifies this in so many people and stories in the Old and New Testament. One step further in accepting that awesome calling is understanding that just as we are called to a higher potential as individuals, we also are called to that same level as a community. When Adam, the very first individual, was created there was an immediate dilemma. “The Lord God said, It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Thus, the first community was created.

If the truth be told, we all have somewhat of a hard time with acknowledging the need for community. In the last couple of decades, our society has devalued relationships outside of our everyday sphere. Let’s face it, unless an earthquake hits who really talks to their “neighbors” anyway?

This has got to stop......

According to Peter*, we are like living stones being built into a spiritual house. The Living Stone, Jesus, is crafting us into the very church He has such a passion and love for.  Not one stone will build this glorious structure alone. This is no physical building that is being built; it’s the community, the spiritual house of the Lord. Each of these stones are connected and molded together through the blood of Christ. We all have a common thread, the day we allowed Jesus into our lives. As for any good community, we too have a common incentive in mind. Heaven, our prize, is full of community, so should we be here on earth. I challenge you to connect, relate, and discover your community.

Remember we serve GOD the father, GOD the son, and GOD the Holy Spirit … the great 3 in 1……

* "As you come to him, the Living Stone - rejected by men bt chosen by God and precious to him - you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Christ." 1 Peter 2:4-5

** Inspired by a teaching of Pastor Judah Smith **

Ashley McDougal
Ashley is the Children's pastor for 3N1 Church in Virginia. Her passion is to see the Church being Christ's Church consistently no matter where they are and of course Children!! For more info on 3N1 you can check out their website at http://3n1church.com.