This week at Calvary we are taking another step to following God’s plan for His church; we will be putting up the “For Sale” signs. Actually the signs will read “Church Relocating…Property Available.” We worded the signs this way for the not-so-subtle reason that God’s church is never for sale! For some the signs will bring pain because this is the building they have worshiped in for many years, or it is the place where they were married, baptized, grew up, and served. For others the signs represent excitement because we are seeking to get a fresh start in a place where we can greater glorify God by reaching the next generation. Whatever your feelings are I want to share with you just one thought: “Church” does not refer to where we meet; it refers to who we are!
I want you to clearly understand that there are things I love about the buildings and some things I don’t so much love. One thing I absolutely love is the auditorium. It is the most beautiful room in which I have ever had the honor the preach God’s unsearchable riches. It is beautiful because it is simple and not overdone. If it would be His will I would love to build one similar to it in the future. But I have come to realize that these are only buildings and are merely temporary places where we invite God’s presence because we have gathered in His name.
When we read of the church in the New Testament the word does not mean the building but means a gathering of people. I think we focus so much attention on the buildings that we unintentionally give them a heavenly status. Unfortunately we do this to the neglect of what is truly important to God: His glory through His people!
A verse I return to again and again when thinking of the church is Acts 2:42,
"And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Let’s realize that the church is who we are not where we meet. Where we meet is a building. The buildings are important, but not as important as the people. Future generations will come along who feel it is necessary to sell and relocate. My prayer is that they feel free to do so for the glory of God.
Grace & Peace,
Scott
I want you to clearly understand that there are things I love about the buildings and some things I don’t so much love. One thing I absolutely love is the auditorium. It is the most beautiful room in which I have ever had the honor the preach God’s unsearchable riches. It is beautiful because it is simple and not overdone. If it would be His will I would love to build one similar to it in the future. But I have come to realize that these are only buildings and are merely temporary places where we invite God’s presence because we have gathered in His name.
When we read of the church in the New Testament the word does not mean the building but means a gathering of people. I think we focus so much attention on the buildings that we unintentionally give them a heavenly status. Unfortunately we do this to the neglect of what is truly important to God: His glory through His people!
A verse I return to again and again when thinking of the church is Acts 2:42,
"And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Let’s realize that the church is who we are not where we meet. Where we meet is a building. The buildings are important, but not as important as the people. Future generations will come along who feel it is necessary to sell and relocate. My prayer is that they feel free to do so for the glory of God.
Grace & Peace,
Scott
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