Scripture:
1 Corinthians 3:10-23; Matthew 28:18-20
Sat, 4 September 2021

Rebuilding Our Church

Observation:

What does it mean to have Jesus Christ as our foundation when we build the church?

Deeper Reflection
WITH THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, the forms of “doing church” have drastically changed. Nonetheless, the foundation of the Church must remain the right one. The Apostle Paul reminds us that the foundation of the Church is Jesus Christ. The Church must embody and represent the Lord Jesus, continually preaching about Him who died, is risen and will come again. The Church must keep pointing people to Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. Christ must remain the unchanging foundation of the Church throughout all generations. Succeeding generations must carefully build on that sure foundation, relying not on the world’s wisdom, but on divine wisdom. The Church is the holy dwelling place of God. We are God’s people, called to be holy because He is holy. The COVID-19 situation has changed the way we congregate for worship and how we run children and youth ministries, equipping sessions, and other programmes and events. In some sense, we are “rebuilding” the church as we adapt to an uncertain and evolving situation. Christ remains our unchanging foundation. Our church mission also has not changed, nor our underlying and visible values, because they are founded on God’s Word. But the Church today not only has to contend with a prolonged pandemic and all sorts of resultant problems, but also the powerful challenges posed by digital technology-enabled distribution and amplification of opposing worldviews and angry voices accusing Christians of bigotry, ignorance, abuse and hypocrisy. In response, the Church must unite under Christ and forge ahead with His love, compassion, wisdom, humility and sacrificial service to build His Church by making disciples of all nations.
Application:

In what ways can I contribute to the rebuilding of the church?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise:
  • Pray for Church Board: To have godly wisdom and strong unity in rebuilding the church during these challenging times
  • Pray for significant people:
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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