We sometimes feel isolated or alone in our faith, perhaps in a moment of tiredness or confusion in our personal lives. The truth is - we are never alone. The Holy Spirit or comforter is with us always, he will never leave or forsake us. Beyond even that there are millions of like-minded persons just like you in this present world. I once lived on an island - actually a couple years of my life. On an island there are no malls , coffee shops and sometimes no church. No television, news, sporting events just water surrounding a small piece of land. Yet- I was never alone, the Holy Spirit was with me. I enjoy the company of other believers , of Christ. I never take for granted the many gatherings available in the modern society where I live today. My most frequent desire was to be with other believers, I prayed every day for a christian friend in which to share the gospel.
It is exciting for me to gather with others in church- perhaps because of the years of isolation it made me appreciate this more. My only contention is we never take this for granted, a natural or political change could make the church as we know it a memory. We are One, one church without mortar or walls between us. Throughout history the meetings were often held outdoors in picnic areas, stadiums and in fields. We the people are the church - it could be in your home or neighbors yard the unity of faith has always been where two or more are gathered in Christ's name.
I will say it is sometimes mesmerizing to be in a huge cathedral , having been in a few in my life time. You can feel in a natural sense it was created out of love and perhaps can be over whelming. I also contend the temple of my body is just as sacred. We are a temple to God - if anything years have taught me to present myself as a living temple to the Lord.Throughout the book of Corinthians we see the apostles taught this. I believe since the Holy Spirit needs a holy place to reside, my temple should be free from distractions of virtual reality games, television that I watch is limited to news. I read as often as possible many sorts of books and poetry, often study history or nature.
Is is possible to be a christian and still live in the modern world, YES- apparently millions do and we are One. Just because my beliefs vary slightly does not mean I do not enjoy the company and spiritual communion with others of like minded faith. We are all unique but yet all connected , when I sometimes speak to a congregation- actually my mind is more on them than on the bible. They are my church each one special and I feel Gods presence in them all. Some get so caught up in their message , they should take a moment to take in some of that reflection in the congregation. It is truly more overwhelming than the cathedral or building. - peace to you.
It is exciting for me to gather with others in church- perhaps because of the years of isolation it made me appreciate this more. My only contention is we never take this for granted, a natural or political change could make the church as we know it a memory. We are One, one church without mortar or walls between us. Throughout history the meetings were often held outdoors in picnic areas, stadiums and in fields. We the people are the church - it could be in your home or neighbors yard the unity of faith has always been where two or more are gathered in Christ's name.
I will say it is sometimes mesmerizing to be in a huge cathedral , having been in a few in my life time. You can feel in a natural sense it was created out of love and perhaps can be over whelming. I also contend the temple of my body is just as sacred. We are a temple to God - if anything years have taught me to present myself as a living temple to the Lord.Throughout the book of Corinthians we see the apostles taught this. I believe since the Holy Spirit needs a holy place to reside, my temple should be free from distractions of virtual reality games, television that I watch is limited to news. I read as often as possible many sorts of books and poetry, often study history or nature.
Is is possible to be a christian and still live in the modern world, YES- apparently millions do and we are One. Just because my beliefs vary slightly does not mean I do not enjoy the company and spiritual communion with others of like minded faith. We are all unique but yet all connected , when I sometimes speak to a congregation- actually my mind is more on them than on the bible. They are my church each one special and I feel Gods presence in them all. Some get so caught up in their message , they should take a moment to take in some of that reflection in the congregation. It is truly more overwhelming than the cathedral or building. - peace to you.
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