Why is it, that we get so boiled up at being territorial? Why do we try compete with other Christians and other churches? Why is it, when we see something done, that is actively building God's Kingdom, we find it within ourselves to either compete, or demolish it?
Recently, I've realised that although I am employed and get paid by one particular 'church', I actually belong to Jesus' church. I've become less protective of my churches' territory and more open to widening God's territory here on earth.
When we pray to see God's Kingdom come, here on earth, its actually going to come through God working in us. God's Kingdom doesn't belong to any one church - it deserves to belong in God's created people.
When God created us in Genesis, He was pleased and noted that we were 'very good'. We were not perfect! That means there's still work to do - and we are the means to get it done. God wants us to be the hands and feet in building God's kingdom here on earth. A work in progress.
I want to see heaven on earth. As soon as we accept that our focus needs to be on building God's people first, only then, can our mini-kingdoms, territories and boundaries be demolished. And so they should!
It's sad when one church becomes jealous of another. If we were 'one church' this wouldn't exist. Surely, we're all in this together, and if you're not - maybe reaccess.
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