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Daily Devotion - Episode 33 - The Importance of Christian Community
Read Luke 5:17-26
Longing for Community
Very few people, Christian or non-Christian, would argue that community is not important. It’s why we have Cross-Fit and Fantasy Football and all of social media. Humans are innately drawn to be in fellowship with other people. As it turns out, the answer to this longing and importance of the Christian community is in the Bible.
The Story of the Paralytic
Community is at the heart of the story of the paralytic, who has friends we should all dream of having. Even a cursory glance of these friends shows how loyal they are. In just a few verses, these four men prove to be creative, sacrificial, persistent, bold, and unashamed. These friends have a sense of urgency; they show teamwork; and they are full of faith.
A Community of Messy Believers
The reality is that statistically speaking in American churches, the vast majority of our body is watching the healing and watching the helping. There are two sides to this: Either you speak the Christian language well and have made yourself “too busy” for Christian community or you simply prefer the fringe where things aren’t as messy.
For a long time in my life, I was content with giving help but not asking for it. I was comfortable being the friend but not paralytic. But I’m done with that. I’m done with pretending I’m all good because I am not. I am a needy mess, and I need Jesus each and every single day.
The body of Christ is family for eternity from day one, no questions asked. It’s an iron-clad covenant. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood. Jesus is ready for you, and he has prepared a home for you.
Longing for Community
Very few people, Christian or non-Christian, would argue that community is not important. It’s why we have Cross-Fit and Fantasy Football and all of social media. Humans are innately drawn to be in fellowship with other people. As it turns out, the answer to this longing and importance of the Christian community is in the Bible.
The Story of the Paralytic
Community is at the heart of the story of the paralytic, who has friends we should all dream of having. Even a cursory glance of these friends shows how loyal they are. In just a few verses, these four men prove to be creative, sacrificial, persistent, bold, and unashamed. These friends have a sense of urgency; they show teamwork; and they are full of faith.
A Community of Messy Believers
The reality is that statistically speaking in American churches, the vast majority of our body is watching the healing and watching the helping. There are two sides to this: Either you speak the Christian language well and have made yourself “too busy” for Christian community or you simply prefer the fringe where things aren’t as messy.
For a long time in my life, I was content with giving help but not asking for it. I was comfortable being the friend but not paralytic. But I’m done with that. I’m done with pretending I’m all good because I am not. I am a needy mess, and I need Jesus each and every single day.
The body of Christ is family for eternity from day one, no questions asked. It’s an iron-clad covenant. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood. Jesus is ready for you, and he has prepared a home for you.
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By DevotableRead Luke 5:17-26
Longing for Community
Very few people, Christian or non-Christian, would argue that community is not important. It’s why we have Cross-Fit and Fantasy Football and all of social media. Humans are innately drawn to be in fellowship with other people. As it turns out, the answer to this longing and importance of the Christian community is in the Bible.
The Story of the Paralytic
Community is at the heart of the story of the paralytic, who has friends we should all dream of having. Even a cursory glance of these friends shows how loyal they are. In just a few verses, these four men prove to be creative, sacrificial, persistent, bold, and unashamed. These friends have a sense of urgency; they show teamwork; and they are full of faith.
A Community of Messy Believers
The reality is that statistically speaking in American churches, the vast majority of our body is watching the healing and watching the helping. There are two sides to this: Either you speak the Christian language well and have made yourself “too busy” for Christian community or you simply prefer the fringe where things aren’t as messy.
For a long time in my life, I was content with giving help but not asking for it. I was comfortable being the friend but not paralytic. But I’m done with that. I’m done with pretending I’m all good because I am not. I am a needy mess, and I need Jesus each and every single day.
The body of Christ is family for eternity from day one, no questions asked. It’s an iron-clad covenant. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood. Jesus is ready for you, and he has prepared a home for you.
Longing for Community
Very few people, Christian or non-Christian, would argue that community is not important. It’s why we have Cross-Fit and Fantasy Football and all of social media. Humans are innately drawn to be in fellowship with other people. As it turns out, the answer to this longing and importance of the Christian community is in the Bible.
The Story of the Paralytic
Community is at the heart of the story of the paralytic, who has friends we should all dream of having. Even a cursory glance of these friends shows how loyal they are. In just a few verses, these four men prove to be creative, sacrificial, persistent, bold, and unashamed. These friends have a sense of urgency; they show teamwork; and they are full of faith.
A Community of Messy Believers
The reality is that statistically speaking in American churches, the vast majority of our body is watching the healing and watching the helping. There are two sides to this: Either you speak the Christian language well and have made yourself “too busy” for Christian community or you simply prefer the fringe where things aren’t as messy.
For a long time in my life, I was content with giving help but not asking for it. I was comfortable being the friend but not paralytic. But I’m done with that. I’m done with pretending I’m all good because I am not. I am a needy mess, and I need Jesus each and every single day.
The body of Christ is family for eternity from day one, no questions asked. It’s an iron-clad covenant. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood. Jesus is ready for you, and he has prepared a home for you.