Reformation is a group of young people united to create justice and bring life to a world without. We have a desire to be family, and the idea behind that is growth. We must grow together to come closer, and so we begin our journey into the word of God.
This is the first of our weekly devotional, and we ask that everyone who reads this leave a comment and continue the conversation. Taking the conversation beyond here is the ultimate goal of this devotional. We hope you will share what you learn and what God shows you with friends and strangers alike.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
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ReplyDeleteI'm in.
ReplyDelete:)
I'm in too.
ReplyDeleteCorey
Hello
ReplyDeleteI think a good portion of the people who come to Ref aren't true Christians. They're Christians are church. That's it. And they don't even seem to try. It just seems wrong, and unfair to God.
ReplyDeleteIt's true, it's unfair to God. But you know, at least they're /coming/. Maybe one of these days God will get through to them and something will click. We've just got to keep them coming. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are probably many kids who come to service who don't truly get it. But God works in mysterious ways, ways that we are unable to comprehend. Consider the fact that He uses humans to do His work. Dirty, unclean, sinners are used by the Holiest of Holies to further His kingdom. For those who don't understand, they will. The presence of God is a powerful thing, and as long as they continue to be in His presence, they will be moved and called overtime. As unfair as it is to God, it is unfair to them, too. They are missing out on the greatest and most precious gift there is. But the seeds are planted and their time will come.
ReplyDeleteThat is very true. I must say that when I began coming to Reformation I didn't truly understand it. I thought that God was just a belief, but after going for a while I have learned that Jesus Christ is our savior. For all of us who have sinned, we have many people chastising us for our wrong-doings but God forgives us and continues to be our guide along the path of life. I think what many newcomers don't understand (I know because I didn't at first either) is that being a Christian isn't about believing in God, going to church, or reading the Bible: but it's about how much of God's word we apply to our daily lives. It's what we take from church or the Bible and actually LIVE by. Becoming a follower is sometimes harder for others, but once you allow God in to your heart, he will stay there forever <3
ReplyDeleteIt is true that many who come to Reformation, as many individuals who label themselves "Christian", are not the living like the disciples that the Bible calls us to be. Although, for many, it's truly not their fault. Many "Christians" know and see religion, but they don't really understand the love relationship with Jesus aspect of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat as everyone else when I say this, but a big part of the problem are the people who do understand it, and don't show what Jesus is doing with them through their actions. "Faith without works is dead." We need to be disciples, love everyone, and show our relationships with Jesus, "preaching the gospel at all times; using words when necessary." We need to be intentional on showing what "Christianity" truly is, so they understand. And also, we need to treat this situation as a war, acting as soldiers towards the enemy. When we see them falling, we need to be their as vessels of Christ. We need to pray for them and work hard for them. We need to be on the top of our spiritual game, and we need to humble ourselves before the Lord and show them the heart of God. We shouldn't judge others at church until we all show them what a love relationship with our savior is supposed to look like. Like I said though, I am in the boat with everyone else..and I'm not condemning anyone. It should just make us want to build up our spiritual biceps even more!
I agree with anyone who says there are people who are in the church today that call themselves christian,or a believer, but their not.and maybe they are but that doesnt really mean their there to serve and become a disciple.
ReplyDeletei mean, i have met some people while being in ministry that don't care to serve or get closer in fellowship with God. their only there to just hang out with their friends,or maybe their just forced to come every week.
or their apart of ministry but their only there to be seen or noticed by others.
and that just bothers me because their wasting
allot of awesome opportunities to bring others to Christ.yeah,sure no one is perfect.
especially me.but whats the use in coming to church every week if your only there to hang out?
or you look over at the people across the aisle and they look like they don't even want to be there.its like their waiting for the service to end.
maybe one day they will find out that God has them their for a reason.
and they will take that opportunity to bring others to Christ.