Belonging

 In Revelation 2 and 3, seven types of churches were listed and discussed by Jesus. I want to be part of a church body that Jesus favors. There were two churches that Jesus liked most: Smyrna, the persecuted church and Philadelphia, the loving evangelic Church. I prefer to be in a loving evangelical church, a witnessing church that proclaims the whole truth of God's word. There may not be a denominational name on this church, but it represents a spiritual and an actual gathering of believers. We love God and people and want them to come to Jesus and to be saved from the coming wrath of God on those who oppose him; the wicked and the ungodly. Revival begins in the heart of the one seeking it. These verses in Galatians speak to me personally

Gal 6:4  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Gal 6:5  For every man shall bear his own burden.
Gal 6:6  Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Gal 6:7  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Gal 6:8  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Gal 6:9  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Gal 6:10  As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Jesus said to work while it is still day. Persecution will come so let's make the most of the freedom we have to love one another; loving God with all that we are. Showing love, preaching God's word, and witnessing that we want others to have everlasting life with Jesus, this is my goal. To reach the goal of God's purpose on our life, we must not be looking away from his truth. Stay focused on Jesus.