I am always delighted when I visit churches with awesome multimedia ministries. Being the artist that I am, I enjoy the PowerPoint presentations that often accompany a sermon. I encourage the churches who have not conformed to this commodity, to do so. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they are very helpful-- many people are visual learners. At any rate, I also enjoy visiting churches with awesome musicians, cool stage lights, and overall clean presentation -- all of these things can be helpful in our mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, these commodities cannot replace the central reason for the church -- the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself. For many, church has become nothing more than a social gathering. In the gross materialism of our society, many churches have lost focus. Just as the church of the Laodiceans, mentioned in Revelation chapter 3, Jesus know the deeds of these type of churches. Consider what Jesus said in verse 17.
"...you say, 'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing' -- and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked..."
"...you say, 'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing' -- and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked..."
Jesus isn't impressed with how much your church has grossed in last fiscal year. Jesus isn't concerned with how dope the light shows are at your youth conventions. Jesus doesn't receive glory in the cliques we formulate within our youth groups. Jesus is looking for a church that has a heart after Him. "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if anyone hear my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him and will din with him, and he with Me" -- Jesus (Revelation 3:20).
Does Jesus attend your church? He's waiting at the door. Let Him in.
--Tre Michael
Does Jesus attend your church? He's waiting at the door. Let Him in.
--Tre Michael