On The Road Again

By

Pastor B.J. Knefley

I’m traveling now, going to different places, visiting family, and meeting new people. So far, I’ve been to six states covered over 1000 miles and seen a lot of beautiful scenery. I try to live with the idea that life is to be lived on mission. This ties into the idea that life has a purpose and it’s not about a career, retirement or even family. I believe that we all are created with a purpose. None of us are a mistake.

Living on mission means that every day has a plan. His! Living it out means listening. I’m not always good at that part as I have many squirrels running through my head that distract me, but I try. When I go into a store I’m asking, “Is there something I’m to do in here other than picking up what I think I’m going in for?” You’d be surprised how many times I have encountered someone that turned into a God moment. This past week has had many such adventures. However there has been an interesting observation that I’ve made with many people. They like God and Jesus, but not the church. I’m not necessarily surprised by this, but I was surprised about how many times it came up.

People are fed up with the “church” and they don’t have good things to say about it. But Jesus and God, they’re interested and willing to talk about it. Why do you suppose that is? Any ideas? For one, several have said that they see too much hypocrisy from the church. One even said that he didn’t see the church doing what Jesus said it to do. What he’s saying is that we’re good at going to church, but not good at being the church. That is a major issue. Sadly, I agree with his observation. So how do we address this. I’m glad you asked.

The simple answer is to “Be the Church”. Find ways to be the Church wherever you are. While you’re working or playing make it a part of your life. After all faith should be about a lifestyle not something that you practice just on Sunday. Could you imagine what would happen if every church throughout the country would be the church in their communities? What changes would we see? Think about it.

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