This world can be filled with chaos, unkindness and uncertainty, we live after all in a fallen world. When our focus becomes surviving the chaos we many times take our focus off of God. This became apparent when the exiles returned from captivity. Their focus became building their own homes while the house of God lay in ruins. The problem is that when we lose our focus on God we can toil and strive but never feel satisfied. God says to the people in Haggai’s day come together and rebuild this temple and see I am with you and will bless you.
The Bible provides numerous examples of what it means to be part of the family of God and the importance of meeting together. This family is meant to be a loving community, a place where love and compassion reside, a place where unity and harmony exist and where forgiveness and grace are offered. These characteristics are developed through the Word of God, through prayer, teaching and through our service to God and one another. This was the model Jesus set and when we stay connected to Him we are blessed and a blessing to those around us. The church, like the world still has so much to learn and to turn from...the difference is Jesus the one who lives inside us as believers and provides what we need to live a godly life.
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Melbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ’s equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture.
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