The Greek word for “church” is ekklesia. It literally means
the assembly of those called out. In
other words, it means you and me. We are
the assembly of those called out…called out from sin and darkness into life and
light, called out from the world to be part of the kingdom of God.
Of course, that kingdom is not a fairy tale land of
licorice streams and big rock candy mountains.
It is a kingdom doing battle with the very world from which we have been
called and in which we still live. There
is great and good work for us to do as part of this ekklesia.
The encouraging thing is that nothing can stop us. Jesus said so Himself. Hell has no power over God’s people. As we fight on our knees in prayer, while we
battle with the open and outstretched hands of servants, we do so confidently,
knowing that He Who overcame the world is our King.
Lord, it is easy for me to become discouraged and worn
out. Sometimes I wonder whether I am
making any difference at all. Today I
take Your own words as my comfort and encouragement to enter once again the
Kingdom battle to which You have called me.
Thank You for honoring me with such a call. In the name of Jesus, my Savior, amen.
Copyright © 2013 by Steven R. Perkins
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