Sunday, March 15, 2009

Don't be a pansy...

Don't be a pansy in your walk with Christ... Have you ever lived in such a way where if God didn't come through, you're toast? Peter is a great example of a non-pansy faith. Many people chide Peter because of the fact that he started to sink because of a lack of faith after walking on water to the Lord. But let me ask you this, have you walked on water? Maybe your expression of faith will not lead to a literal walking on water for you. But there are plenty of parallels in the Christian life where God beckons us to come to Him and it requires us to leave the safety of our "boats." So, have you "walked on water?"

At West Shore Church we are building a church that is going to be different. We are taking our step out of the boat very soon in that we are relocating and believing God to provide in numerous ways. What is needed in addition to our faith and willingness is some people who we have yet to meet willing to step out with us. Many people check out our church and c
ome to visit, but right now we don't have the huge menu of ministries and options that people normally judge a church by. What we do have is an opportunity for people to live an extraordinary life of faith and adventure. (If you are plugged into a great church that is seeing people saved and lives changed and you are an integral part of that, ignore this!) Let me ask you this: Would you rather find a church where you can just fit into the establishment, or would you rather be a part of building something different and new in this area. Let's be honest...some churches suck the life out of people. Not everyone who is walking away from their church these days is wrong for doing so.

Make no mistake...we are passionately committed to connecting people who don't yet know Jesus to His wonderful Good News. But in order to accomplish that we are going to need the help of some Nehemiahs who can see with vision by faith and who are willing to help build the Kingdom of God.

Do you want to make a difference with your life? ...then don't be a pansy. Put your stuff on the line for Jesus...go "all in."

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amen, brother! I'm in!

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