Body of Christ

I've been recently thinking about church. And today the Lord has revealed things to me once again.

Going to church vs being part of the body of Christ. Where have I gone to church and where have I been part of the body of Christ? God is showing me that we don't just go to church, but we the body of Christ are the church. Without people it would just be a building.

For the next couple of weeks I will not be able to be in person fellowshipping with my new family at San Diego Japanese Christian Church. But as I'm away God is showing me that I, now being part of this body of Christ can still be with them in spirit. I am praying for their well being and as God has me away I can return and tell what he has been doing in my life and how much he loves. I don't just want to go to their church, but I want to be a part of it. I am grateful that the Lord has given me insight into what it means to be part of the Body of Christ.

I remember growing up and my mother taking my sisters and I to church. I wasn't always a fan of going to church. There were low and high points of church.

There were times that I became involved and times where I simply attended. Whenever I was involved things seemed to be better than just being there. Later in my teens it became more and more of a thing I had to do because I felt my mom wanted me too. I soon began to simply attend and slowly it became drudgery. I was no longer involved. It became a religious practice.

As the Lord is refining me, he is removing the impurities that make me like the pharisees in Jesus' day. To get away from religious practice and actually love the Lord and know that He loves me and that because He Reigns all things in His will come after. Seeking first the kingdom of God.

Don't just go to church, be part of the church. Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. "I thank the Lord for creating such a beautiful part of worship known as fellowship. Even though I may not physically come together with my family in His name I come together nonetheless in spirit. I am continually praying for my brothers and sisters in Christ.

How awesome it is that the Lord has gifted us with brothers and sisters that we might seek His kingdom together.

So I pray for my brothers and sisters. May they walk with Jesus and rest in the peace that He loves them.