The HOPE of the Church...

The Hope of the Church lies with the Church being surrendered to God. Are you satisfied with where you are? If the world's salvation lies with us, what are we doing to reach the lost?

If the Hope of the Church lies with the Church being obedient, how are we doing?

I would contend that the world will be lost (if in the end it is) because the Church refuses to face the fact that soul winning and discipleship is everyone's personal responsibility. It is all about personal sacrifice and commitment to Jesus.

In America, we love the church because the church loves and serves us. The world needs the church because they need our love and service. We don't need our own church (service) serve-us. We need to become the church that serves.

I recently told someone that if they wanted to be a part of the church it would mean they would have to give up "all rights" and "personal expectations" and they would need to "give it all up" with no personal expectation of reward or service. Being in the Body of Christ means "sacrifice" of everything we demand or expect to gain. We must not think that our tithes or service give benefits. The more you serve, the more you must give up for Jesus. The higher you go in church leadership the less rights you actually have. Having leadership in the body of Christ equals total surrender.

The Hope of the Church is for the Church to surrender all, including selfish expectations (serve us).

The Hope of the Church decides the Hope of the world. We decide! We will be held accountable. Are you ready for your reward?