In Secret

"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever is made manifest is light." Ephesians 5:11-13

So much is being done in secret! While I do not post political analysis as I serve with the Secret Service as a chaplain, I do see so much debate about secrecy. Darkness is for the purpose of hiding. The light is for the purpose of exposure. God promises us that what is done in darkness will be exposed by the light.

I am passionate about the church which means I am passionate about people. Sadly, many in the church do deeds in the darkness that really hinder the work of the church. We can easily loose the whole reason God created the church: to complete The Great Commission with The Great Commandment. Our first call is to reach the world with the love of Christ. The community is listening very intently to words spoken. Do our words draw people to Jesus or do our criticisms drive them away? They are listening!

God promises that HE will expose what is done in darkness. He will bring truth to light. Our responsibility is to join together for the sake of the Gospel. To lift high the name of Jesus. I think the deeper we get in the Word of God, the less we will tear others down. Spiritual growth helps us to be more like Jesus. The truth ALWAYS comes out eventually and eternally!

I want to encourage all of us to live in the light, speak in the light, act in the light, and reach others through the Light! We have a much more important mission than playing politics in the church. We have to be careful that other issues don't overshadow the main call of God. I am passionate about the church being the church because there is no replacement for the church. The church is God's idea and His Bride! What a beautiful picture! HE adores His Bride! So let us bring Him glory and adore Him.

From the Heart,

Pastor BR