People That Make You Think

I went off to another church today; a new place with some familiar faces. The faces were warm and authentic - not plastic or shiny with veneers. Sometimes I feel like just another body or a number crowding up the spaces in the auditorium. I look around and say, 'Who are these people'? 'Where are they going?' 'Do I really fit into this type of kingdom work?'

Today I met with my Savior and heard words that draw my heart into that place - the place where life is bigger than what is going on in my own world...When God ambushes your heart, you become a revolutionary. You see injustice in other people's lives, you see brokenness with new lenses and there is a compelling draw to influence, give and bring Jesus to dark places.

Brian used my story again. He didn't even know I would be there. One moment in time to be told again...to create, inspire, to grow in others a desire to build a different kind of kingdom...not a kingdom that will turn to dust or be left behind when Jesus calls us home...but a people kingdom...a truth of God kingdom...a kingdom of healing...a kingdom about the nations, about poverty, AIDS, orphans, widows...

I was reminded today that I need to be surrounded with people that see the world like I do...one life at a time...waiting for hope and truth. I lose my focus. I lose sight of my potential to 'bring it'. This church makes me think. It makes me question my status quo. It makes me remember where I have come from and all that God has done. That's a very good thing.

I know there is no perfect church and I often wonder 'why are there so many churches?' Today I just go where God tells me to go and listen to His voice and worship from my deep places of gratitude and take communion and fellowship with people that feel what I feel...not expecting any thing in return...just moving.