#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 50 It Belongs to Him

And He is the head of the body, the church…, Colossians 1:18 NKJV

Sometimes we forget that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. He is the only one with authority to be judge and jury over His Church.

I was reminded and rebuked about this recently. When the Lord blesses you with revelation of things that are and should not be, it is vital to ask for wisdom on how to use the revelation.

Many Christians have been hurt by fellow brethren especially leaders in the Church - I was one of these. It is a fact that many have left church gatherings and sought alternative way of relating with other believers and walking with their God. It is very sad the personal experiences many went through in a place that was meant to be loving, forgiving and peaceful. As a result of this hurt, some have been left with a negative view about ‘Church’. Some have even turned away from the faith and do not want to have anything to do with Church.

However, it is not Church that caused the hurt but people. Even when we see how Church leaders teaches doctrines which are directly and explicitly opposed to the principles of God as written in the Holy Scriptures, it is still the act of a person or people not Jesus. It does not take away the fact that Jesus Christ is the head of His Church. He will be the judge of ALL people and especially those entrusted with HIS sheep.

Unfortunately, many Christians are using these hurts to talk negatively about the Church and the spiritual leaders. It is sad to read so many negative things said about the Church on social media platforms. A house divided against itself can not stand.

What gives us the right to talk against the Church of the Lord? When the Holy Spirit gives you revelation of things that are sinful, is it not a warning for you not to follow same and to do what is right in the eyes of God? Have we been given the authority to rebuke, castigate the Church especially through various platforms open to unbelievers? When we do this, who are we bringing reproach on? The person or Jesus Christ?

Let us focus on teaching and preaching the truth, whilst highlighting errors and heretic teachings in a way that does not bring reproach to the Church of the Living God.

Let us remember Jesus Christ is the head of His Church.

Prayer

Almighty Father, In the name of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ I pray. I repent and ask for forgiveness of whatever I have said about Your Church that You have not sent me. Help me to focus on teaching and preaching the truth of Your word, correcting doctrinal errors and heretical teachings. Father uproot every tree you have not planted in Your Church, that You name is not brought into reproach among the people of the world. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

# AdeolaAkintoye©

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