the called out
Scripture:
Matthew 16:13-19
The
word “Church” is actually translated from the Greek word “Ekklesia” which means
calling out or summon out. God has and is calling us His “Church” or His
body out. Out of what?
We
are nothing like the rest of the world. We
are aliens, sojourners, just passing through but while we are here we are to
impact this world. We are to change this
world for the glory of the Father through the Son.
God
through His son Jesus is calling us out of a life of shame, fear, hopelessness
and apathy. The list could go on and
on. No longer is His Church, that He has
given the keys to the kingdom of Heaven, to be a broken down, impotent, a decaying
archaic institution that is powerless and of no influence in the world.
He
is calling His church out of a life of selfishness, egotism, helplessness,
weakness, and powerlessness. How can we
be a church that bombards hell… when we are full of hell? We must answer the
call of our Savior’s voice as He calls us corporately and by our name.
This
powerhouse called the Church is what you are a part of. We bring life to all those that our influence
reaches.
Daily Prayer:
“Father thank you that I am a part of
your church. Thank you for calling me
out of the darkness and into your marvelous and wonderful light. Help me live in such a way that others want
what I have. Give me the opportunity to
share the love you have given me with those around me.”
Daily Challenge:
Each
morning and evening look in the mirror and thank God (out loud) for calling you
out of this world system and into His body of people who bring life to all
those around them.