October 18 - The Real Church

Some churches are lively. Others seem a bit strange to what we're used to. Others are full of life and family love. Others are quite sleepy. Still others could use a booster shot - they seem to have lost their way. But church is more than just a Sunday morning experience. The Church is actually the children of God, following His Son - Jesus. The Church is called by God the "Bride of Christ." She is supposed to be about the business of making herself ready for the groom - Christ - who will return a second time. Is the bride ready? Is she open to the things God is releasing on Earth? You are an important part of that preparation. Ask God today what it is you are being called to. He's ready to answer you. He is already directing you.

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

Isaiah 54:5 - For your Maker is your husband - the Lord Almighty is his name - the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.