Are You Giving What You Expect to Get?

Are You Giving What You Expect to Get?

In the spirit of the principle of reaping and sowing – I’ve noticed a growing trend among Christians. They want to reap but they don’t have time for the “sowing”. A few examples:
People expect, and want, the church to be friendly – but when they come to assembly, they greet no one, have a frown on their face, sit by themselves, leave quickly, - and do this week after week all the while expecting the church to be warm and inviting.
People brag about how great their church is – great classes; great small groups; great worship, etc. but they never have the time to teach, attend or take part in leading an assembly.
People love to see baptisms – but they haven’t invited anyone to assembly or started up a conversation about faith for fear of being seen as misfits at work.
People love to be noticed when they miss the assembly; but don’t call others when they miss the assembly! People love for others to help them in their time of need – but they never have the time to help others.
There seems to be a gap between what most of us are willing to “give” versus what we expect to “get” out of this thing called church.
Try this – determine to "be" the church like the one you are drawn to: smile and say hi to everyone you see at worship assembly; teach a children’s class; get involved in a small group, invite someone to come to worship assembly; serve others (even when you have other things you would rather do); give sacrificially (at least 10%); - and see if you are not a changed person! Try this for six months and see if your church is not a changed church!
The kingdom will only grow as fast as we grow as individual disciples.
You know the old definition of insanity – doing the same things but expecting different results! Let’s get new results by having new attitudes which will yield new habits!

Behold, All Things Are New!
Randy