by Karen S. Matthias-Long

by Karen S. Matthias-Long

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Out!

...Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" John 11:45








Jesus is calling us out:
  "Church, come out!" 

Come out!
from behind the walls of the building ~
   there is a world out here where God is moving. 

Come out!
from the non-life-giving traditions ~
  look at what new things God has given us!

Come out!
from your fears ~ 
   with God, nothing is impossible, remember?

Come out!
from the desire to some how control the Spirit ~
   instead, let the Holy Spirit breathe through you.

Come out!
from antagonistic behavior ~
  live a life of giving and forgiving.

Come out!
from your pettiness and insecure behaviors ~
  there's real work to be done; join in!

Come out, Church!
Come out!

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