The church is unique in so many ways. Have you ever thought about the different people that make up the church? I spent some time reflecting this week on our local Church at Mount Carmel. I thought about the variety of ages from infants to our more “seasoned” people. I thought about the individuals, the married couples, and the families that make up the church at Mount Carmel. I thought about how the church has brought together people from so many different walks of life, and truly, from all over the world. I thought about the people that bring so many different abilities, gifts, and talents to the church. Here’s what I’m getting at, when you really look at the church, it’s diverse in a lot of ways. It’s complicated, yet tremendously beautiful.
Hebrews 10:24-25 says “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” The church is diverse, it’s often complicated, and yet we come together under the common bond to worship God as the creator of the world and Jesus as our savior. We come together to encourage, lift up, and pray for one another. We come together to “stir” one another to continue fighting the good fight, to be people of love and good works. We come together to remind one another of the things that truly matter in life…the salvation that comes through Jesus, and that one day, He’ll return.
The church is more than just a vastly diverse group of people that meet just once a week. Instead, it’s a group of people that gather for worship, bible studies, serving opportunities, small groups, dinner, sports leagues, and the list goes on. When I look at the church, I see people from all walks of life that have shown up and had an influence on me and my family.
Getting connected to the life of the church is one of the best things that we can do. It’ll change you. It’ll challenge you. It’ll encourage you. If you’re looking for ways to get connected to the life of the church, let me know, I’d love to help.
God Bless,
Aaron Adams
