The Power of the Body of Christ

The past few days I have had the opportunity to see and be reminded once again of the power of the body of Christ, the church. As my dad has been in and out of the hospital over the past few weeks dealing with a back surgery and other issues, I have seen so many people caring and rallying around him - it has been truly amazing.

The Church is truly an amazing thing! The Church is so much more than sitting in a chair. Its more than singing songs, or hearing a message that will encourage and inspire. The Church is people who have met Jesus, had their lives changed, and want to be agents of hope and change to the world in which we live. And that is what I have been seeing as my dad has gone through this season of trial.

So many friends, family members, people from their church, my church, and other churches have gathered around and supported my family...there is nothing like it! What do people do who don't have Jesus? Who do they turn to if they don't have the body of Christ?

I am thankful. I am thankful for people who pray. I am thankful for people who care. I am thankful for people who show up and extend the love and grace of God. The Church is a powerful thing!