Letter to the Church

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.~ Colossians 3:16

Dear Church,

Let me make this clear from the start: the church isn't just a building; it's the collective body of Christ. Jesus changed things up—now, we don't need a special place to connect with God, and we don't require a priest for forgiveness; He fills both roles.

It's still important to gather with other Christians to support and uplift each other. But remember, the church is believers like you and me, not bricks and mortar. Christians are the Church. In the Bible, it's all about groups of Christians, not buildings.

In my time, I have attended and worked at quite many churches, some bad and others alright. But overall, the church has left me uninspired and, in some cases, perplexed.

I can already anticipate the typical Christian response: "If you're looking for a perfect Church, don't go there because you'll only mess it up."

I have news for you; I am looking for a perfect Church, but not how you think. I am looking for God's "perfect" church, where Christ is the head, and we are his body, ambassadors, soldiers, and servants, surrendered and submitted to God.

When I say the church is lacking, I'm not necessarily referring to the preaching, worship, ministries, or the friendliness of the church community itself. I'm not seeking a social club; while making good friends is marvelous, it's not my primary goal. I don't need a hospital for healing; Christ has already healed me. And as for great worship, I can attend concerts for that.

I seek a perfect Church, not because its people are flawless, but because they pursue the perfection in Jesus Christ, in faith and obedience with all their hearts. We may stumble, but that is the goal.

What is Lacking

What I perceive as lacking in the church is faith and the fear of God. The world and the people have more influence over the church. The church caters, enables, and serves the congregation rather than the congregation serving Christ. It exhausts itself trying to keep and make the congregation happy.

I am not saying we don't care and serve each other as brothers in Christ, but may it be to help us to depend on Jesus. May we help each other when we fall, to get back up and fight the battle of faith before us. Let's help each other fix our eyes on Jesus, the answer, not back on ourselves.

The Heart of the Issue

"If you're looking for a perfect church, don't go there because you'll only mess it up."

My main concern is not to highlight the church's shortcomings. My concern is rooted in questioning whether the church is God's genuine church! Regrettably, it's become increasingly challenging to discern. I am not just looking for God's perfect church—I am looking for God's Church.

Church, let us remember that we will all have to answer to God one day, and those in ministry have a greater responsibility. We must ensure that we allow God to be God, with us as merely His followers, leaving behind good intentions for faith and obedience, working to build His Godly church. Are we?