Life Matter - Part of the Group
December 23, 2015
"Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture" - Psalm 100:3.
If you are following the Lord, you are a "sheep" no matter how mature you are or how many years you have walked with Him. Notice also that the psalmist today was talking about multiple sheep, which constitute a flock. This means you are part of a larger group, which of course is today known as the church. All this requires humility when you realize that you never arrive and are never to be alone, for you need the gifts, insight, and opportunities for love, personal growth, and generosity afforded you in your church group setting. Therefore, you are not only to focus on your personal well-being, but also on the health of your group or church. Paul wrote most of his letters to churches and not individuals and had this to say about the church in his letter to Timothy: "Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:14-15). Are you part of a church group? Do you have its best interests at heart? Do you just show up from time-to-time, or do you invest time, money, and your spiritual gifts to benefit others?
Today's reading - Psalms 96-100
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