The Church in the Midst of It All

Who is the Church in the Midst of All This?

The Church is made up of many members and we are one body; The ecclesia, the called-out ones. We are disciples of Christ.  In the midst of this, we have an identity that can be seen.

We are "wisdom", but not as the world speaks of the wise, and those who are considered to possess wisdom. Consider  James 3:15-18 KJV, which says, "...But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."

Next, we are "peacemakers". A peacemaker is different from a peacekeeper. We are equipped to make peace because we carry the prince of peace, Jesus. (Is. 9:6) Consider Matthew 5:9 KJV, which says, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

We are "salt". Consider Matthew 5:13 KJV, which says,  "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men."

The church is also "light". Consider Matthew 5:14,16 KJV, which says, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

The list above does not include all that the church is on the earth today, but it will start your journey of discovery with key descriptive words for the church.

Wisdom

Peacemaker

Salt

Light

Here's a thought to keep in mind while navigating through the challenges we're facing in life these days.  There was civil unrest at the time of Jesus' reign on the earth. Disciples had just faced Jesus having been put to death. They were in the upper room.  A leader emerged after they received power from on high.  

Today, we are amidst civil unrest. It comes in many forms such as: Economic and social injustice unrest, sports-related unrest, politically motivated unrest, as well as the reaction to police action unrest. That still doesn't change who we are.   The church is: Wisdom, Peacemakers, Salt and Light.