Cur Concept of Community.
Do we really have a concept of community and what that is supposed to look like in the kingdom? Some may say yes, others may say no. But in Christianity today I wonder how close we are to actually living out the life we were intended for. Have you ever thought about how the Jews interacted? They had a calling to be a light to the nations around them, a hope that stood in a world in rebellion, an example for all who came through the paths of trade in that day to observe and learn from. They were set in place by God's design to be the center of the known world. In Christianity we have been scattered and now live in different areas throughout the world. Often in many churches coming together for the random event that may come about other than church on Sunday morning. So here is the thought. What are we missing that the Jews had in Israel in the land God gave to them? What kind of community are we to have in the day in which we live? Are things fine the way they are now? Do we have it all together? How should we, as Missio Dei, live out authentic community, the way those in the kingdom should live?
posted by Missio Dei at 2:10 PM
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Community means both giving and receiving. We have to be willing to strive for selflessness. Jesus calls us to lay our lives down for our friends-- and this means more than just literal death. But we also have to be willing to receive. Sometimes, people can get trapped into thinking that they aren't allowed to be served, and I think this is actually a form of pride. Community calls for absolute humility and honesty. Are we as Missio Dei willing to be vulnerable with each other? Are we willing to be broken before God and let others see our weaknesses?
God says that His power is made perfect in our weaknesses. How much more could our community make an impact on our world if we took that to heart!
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