Well, I'm not sure if anyone is coming back to Chapel Next after the sermon last week, where I told the congregation that half of them were below average! Statistically speaking, this is the truth; but saying so isn't always the best way to win friends and influence people. There was a legitimate point to my observation though and here it is: God isn't looking for people who are 'great' as the world sees it. He's looking for 'average' people who are willing to be used by Him, for His glory and His purposes.
So, I extend the call to anyone reading this blog - come, be a part of the body of Christ (the Church). We'd love for you to come to Chapel Next, of course, but the important thing is to be part of the body of Christ. Because whether you think you are above average, average or below average, being a part of His body makes you great. Think about it. Is there anything insignificant about our Savior? Is there any part of representing Him to a hurting, broken, average world that is insignificant? Is there any part of His work and love in this world that is below average?
Greatness and significance don't come from public recognition and worldly achievement. Greatness and significance come from an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ and participation in His plan to make broken lives new.
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