I'm preparing for a consult with a church in New Jersey this week. In the pauses between projects I have been praying for this church and reflecting on the number of pastors and people I have encountered over the past several months who have acknowledged that their church or their personal life is stalled, stuck or even going backwards.
It is pretty common for people to say the existing church is not the transformational element in the culture that we read about in the Scriptures, yet little or nothing is done to address the problem.
"We're just not ready yet." has been the response I have heard from pastors as we discuss the potential of refocusing their church on God's plan and mission. Individuals will admit their problems and even know what needs to happen, but they will respond with the same reality, "I'm just not ready yet." Not ready to see God work? Not ready to address or give up some sinful behavior? Not ready to experience freedom and victory? Not ready . . . ?
I'm excited for those who not only acknowledge that God wants to do more than is currently happening, but are ready to address the issues and allow the Lord to show them great and mighty things about their future.
The question of the day: Are you ready? It's been a battle since the beginning . . . don't be like the Corinthians. God is always ready to bless His children and glorify His name. What keeps you from addressing what you know is holding you or your church back.
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