Church at its best is when a group of people who otherwise have no reason to be together, find themselves entangled in each other’s lives as they are now members of the family of God.
That family is not just a nominal one. It’s a messy one. It’s one with all sorts of oddballs. It’s one with varying types of challenges which often come up when such a diversity of characters meet. Yet in that all, the family is one marked by commitment to fellowship and friendship.
Those cannot take place without the deliberate investment of time and intentional transparency in relationships. Beautiful things can emerge from such experiences. Things such as getting answers to questions, insights into issues, prayers and burdens shared, miracles witnessed, resources distributed, lives transformed and growth in Christ.
That is not just something I long for – that is something I am fully committed to working out through whatever means at my disposal. It is an exciting adventure and I’m glad Jesus is with me in it, otherwise … well it can get a bit lonely at times looking for it, and then God places some wonderful relationships on the way to make it worthwhile.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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