Making a Commitment

When you became a Christian you were adopted as one of God’s children and are now part of the community of God. This has an interesting implication. We have not simply gained a loving heavenly Father, but also other brothers and sisters. The Christian life is meant to be communal, not solitary.

Joining a church community is vital. Through it you will meet with other people who know and love God and you will find out more about him and grow in faith. The Bible says this: ‘And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.’ (Hebrews 10:25).

In the church community, you will be able to worship God in a new way – to give expression along with others to the joy and thankfulness in your heart. You will receive teaching to inspire, instruct and encourage you. So get involved. Your church may run groups during the week where Christians meet for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and social concern. You will find them invaluable

It is important to remember that church is not a cruise liner on which we glide our way to heaven on permanent vacation. It is a battleship that requires all hands on deck as it fights its way to a glorious destination. Indeed, it is a vital principle of Christianity that although we are rescued by grace, we get out of the Christian life what we put in. The best way to be truly blessed is to work at being a blessing to others. You will, I’m sure, find that the church you get involved with will need helpers (I’ve never known one that didn’t) and I urge you to volunteer with your natural and spiritual gifts.

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