The Alpha and Omega

I have always had the feeling that I would live to see some crazy shit go down. When I read the prophecy of end times I've always sensed that i would be a part of that picture. I've tried to talk myself out of it rationalizing that every believer throughout history has had a similar feeling. They've come and gone and the earth remains spinning. Under that pretense, it only makes sense that my life on earth shall pass also and the world and future generations will remain. The end times exist for generations ahead of me? But the feeling is still there and I pray that God continues to call his elect until that time, rescue his children before the sun goes dark and it all goes down.

Father God, have mercy on all those who remain and give strength to those who need it most.

So I was with friends last night and we discussed having church in our living rooms. I've been scouting churches the last 3 or so months since the community at Lakeshore eroded. In a nutshell, my pastor who I am so thankful for, opened the door to sin just enough to let the devil in. The devil slipped into the crack, came in the house and started trashing the place, tearing out drawers, jumping on the couches, poisoning the hearts of Gods people. It's okay Gods got a plan to make it better, but in the meantime I've been staying away from the drama and visiting area churches.

The experiences are nice, but something is always missing, just a little bit. So we discussed the home church, service among friends in Christ. Helping eachother in our walk, stretching a hand out along the way. Then this was revealed to me while we prayed :

When we are born we come into the world as infants, weak and vulnerable, one foot in heaven and one on earth. When we are on the brink of death whether we are elderly or sick (or both) we return to that infant state. God is calling his people to return to the early church, which is not a $300,000 building with a $15,000 marketing budget, but a group of believers, the body of Christ performing as the hands and feet of Jesus.

If you are searching for a church, open your hearts and your doors to your friends around you and pray for Gods blessing. God wants us to have close relationships with eachother. Lets be the body of Christ again.

God bless
Keep your eyes and hearts open!