“ But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
- Jeremiah 31:33
Glee Club. Bookworms Club. Computer club. These were just some of the organizations that I’ve joined when I was in grade school and high school.
Being able to be a member of something hones our skills or talents. And it also expands our social skills because we do meet alot of people. Sometimes they become one of our good friends. Sometimes some becomes our enemies. Or sometimes some just doesn’t care at all.
See, I had such a long journey in searching for the truth about my being and it’s purpose. I was walking/running all by myself then. I guess I got tired of it and got really thirsty for someone to continue the search with me.
What is a church?
Before a became a Christian, I didn’t bother to concern myself when it comes with the religious or spiritual aspect of my life. For me, believing was faith and faith means God. And that was it.
When I think about God, the number one thing that comes to my mind was: this building with a cross on top of it. Where you offer something, so that it will become a blessing in return. And where the priests do their sermon every Sunday. And that summed up to what we all know as CHURCH.
I didn’t know that there is more meaning to it than a pile of hollow blocks and cement put together to create something holy.
I wanted so bad to be a member of the choir. I also wanted to try to be that someone that reads the 1st and 2nd reading. I was too envious of those people who were active in the church. And because in my thinking, this was of major importance to praise God.
But when I became a Christian, I finally understood the real essence of the word.
I guess God got so annoyed with all my rants ever since, that’s why he answered one of my ultimate wish in life. To commit myself with the “CHURCH”.
I didn’t know that we are that church.
Because once we become born again with the holy spirit, we will have fear in God and that is where the true wisdom and knowledge begins. There is regeneration within us. A new person so to speak.
When that happens we become more aware of our actions, our faith, and our sins. Because the holy spirit is taking place and governs us.
The people around me- family, friends, churchmates, will always be the observer to that new soul. On the other hand, I am the biggest judge of myself. If I judge myself good, then I guess I can be that church to the people I care for. Ready to give assistance and help them change to the better.
And so now, I am slightly committing myself to being a church for my self and to other people. Why slightly? because I am just like a baby. Still learning about everything there is about God, he’s words, salvation and all.
Go and Meditate. And judge yourself fairly. Are you ready to become a church to other people to build a new foundation for themselves?