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It’s so sad when “doing” church begins to eclipse “being church”. Some church-goers seem to have become way too comfortable at the spectator sport that, unfortunately, many church formats and programs seem to foster.
I saw a meme the other day of St. Paul starting to write a letter to the church in the USA. He starts out, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, I don’t even know where to begin with you all…”.
There is a distinct lack of understanding of what being a part of the Body of Christ actually means. God has given special anointings to enable people to lead and bring order to the work of God's Kingdom. That leadership is meant to equip the SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY. In other words, the mission and ministry of the Body of Christ is actually meant to be lived out, carried out, by its members.
A daily living, sharing, and in the Holy Spirit’s power demonstrating the Kingdom of God is the call on each and every one who calls themselves a follower of Jesus Christ. Following Jesus Christ is not the same thing as being a church-goer.



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