“We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.”
Colossians 1:28-29
It’s our church! No, it’s God’s church, but our participation in it is vital.
When Jesus died, the temple’s curtain tore in two, signifying that the way into God’s presence was open to all. Reconciliation became the work of the church. “How can they believe …. And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14)
Fred Somebody, Tom Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors and belonged to the same church. But Everybody went fishing on Sunday. Anybody wanted to worship but was afraid Somebody wouldn’t speak to him. So Nobody went to church. Nobody did the visitation and worked on the church building. When they needed a Sunday School teacher, Everybody thought Anybody would do it, and Anybody thought Somebody would do it. But Nobody did it. A fifth neighbor moved into the area. Everybody thought Somebody should try to win him for Christ. Anybody could have made an effort. Who finally won him over? Nobody!
Often the Lord uses us as “nobodies” to participate in His loving plan of bringing His sheep into the fold.
When Jesus died, the temple’s curtain tore in two, signifying that the way into God’s presence was open to all. Reconciliation became the work of the church. “How can they believe …. And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14)
Fred Somebody, Tom Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors and belonged to the same church. But Everybody went fishing on Sunday. Anybody wanted to worship but was afraid Somebody wouldn’t speak to him. So Nobody went to church. Nobody did the visitation and worked on the church building. When they needed a Sunday School teacher, Everybody thought Anybody would do it, and Anybody thought Somebody would do it. But Nobody did it. A fifth neighbor moved into the area. Everybody thought Somebody should try to win him for Christ. Anybody could have made an effort. Who finally won him over? Nobody!
Often the Lord uses us as “nobodies” to participate in His loving plan of bringing His sheep into the fold.
Scripture Focus
Romans 10:1-14; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Insight
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15
Bible In A Year
- 2 Kings 11-12
- Proverbs 16
- 1 Peter 4-5