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Church...what's my part :: Tuesday E-Devotion

The sign as you pass the church by reads, "C H _ _ CH: what is missing?  U R?"

How true is that old quote.  Jesus talked about us in Hebrews 10 not missing this place and the community He intended to excite, encourage and empower us to be awesome parts of His family.  When we fail to be the church, we fail to lead the world to Christ.  Got that?

I recently shared a message with our church family called "Responsibilities of Church Members" sharing what the Bible says about out part in the body.  My honor today is to pass on some of these thoughts to you and ask you to ask yourself 'what your part is' in the church.

So here are my notes with a prayer that God will fill us with His truth...

Membership says: "I belong here" and God says that believers belong together (Heb. 10:23-25).

Membership says: "We share the same beliefs and goals. God says that believers are to be committed to one another for the sake of spiritual impact on a needy world (Eph. 4: 16).

Membership says: "I accept responsibility for a group of fellow believers in the family of God" and God says that we should care for one another, share in each other's joys and sorrows, and help one another grow (Gal. 61-2, 10).

Membership says: "I am accountable to mature brothers and sisters in Christ for my walk with God" and God warns of spiritual autonomy (Heb. 13:17 & Mt. 19:15-20).

Membership says: "I accept responsibility for shaping our church's future" and God says that every member shares in the vision (I Cor. 12:20-27).

Ten Positive Effects of Your Faithful Church Attendance:

•           Your presence and ministry in the church blesses and helps others.

•           You receive help and encouragement from your attendance for the days ahead.

•           Your obedience in worship attendance brings God's blessings.

•           Your faithful attendance encourages young believers.

•           Your faithful attendance is a positive testimony to unbelievers.

•           Your faithful attendance proves your faith in the vision of your church.

•           Your faithful attendance fortifies you against back-sliding.

•           Your faithful attendance shows God you respect the Lord's Day.

•           You receive help in finding God's will through the messages of the worship services.

•           You have an opportunity to respond to God's call for repentance at each worship service.

See Psalm 122:1 and Hebrews 10:25.

(Notes taken from First Baptist Church of Central Florida)

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