Originally Written Sept. 2, 2009
Today I read Luke 5-8
Point to Ponder
- I'm called to belong, not just believe.
- Does my level of involvement in my church demonstrate that I love and am committed to God's family?
Today's reading and question are very interesting to me, since according to Pastor Warren's definition I've already made the move from "attendee" to "member!" Even more evidence that I've been overthinking this whole "religion" thing.
It puts me in a bit of weird situation, though. I'm actually working quite hard - both mentally and, after this past weekend, physically, to help Quest. Which, ostensibly, I haven't actually "joined" yet. I'm either fooling myself or them. Probably myself.
I say that not facetiously, but because I know that I truly care for the guys in my Life Group and the rest of my Quest friends. I really enjoyed spending my time this weekend helping to get the field ready for Questapalooza. And this summer, when I watched all the people coming in successive waves to be baptized, I felt a distinct sense of honor and also humbled to know that I had been able to set the stage for that (literally!).
And it took no time for me to agree to help the Dive-In team with their ministry, even though I know full well the time and technical expertise (neither of which I have in particular abundance) to pull it off. But I know that Dive-In is a key way to let newcomers to Quest feel that they truly belong, and I know first-hand the great feeling that brings with it. Put simply, how could I NOT be a part of that, having been given the opportunity to do so?
I guess on some level I live to think of it as a two-way, mutually beneficial relationship. I get to learn from the guys in my group and from the other people at Quest what it means to be a Christian and, well, they get to teach me. OK, that seems a little self-centered now that I'm reading back over it. But it also kinda rings true. Quest's mission, after all, is to transform unconvinced people into whole-hearted followers of Jesus. I'm here, and open to being transformed. Convince me!
I'm looking forward to seen where this, well, quest takes me next. It's heartening to realize that even as a seeker I'm taking the right (I think, anyhow) approach to church. I really want to give more than I take. In this regard, I feel like I'm pretty much on the right track.
Undoubtedly, Quest is not your average church. I can say that unequivocally since we tried out so many "average" churches before coming to Quest. It's an honor and a privilege to have a church like Quest as I continue this journey.
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