The Holy Spirit has joined us together to bear witness to God’s love in the world as it was revealed in Jesus Christ. We cannot do this alone: We need each other in the body of Christ, and each one of you has a place in this mission of Christ’s Church (1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 12-14). I challenge you not to leave the work of Christ’s Church to its ministers or other Church members. I challenge you to explore and activate the talents God has given you to share in Christ’s Church.

If you are not attending or have a connection with a local congregation of Christ’s Church, I encourage you to do so. Each congregation has a place in the one, universal Church, and each of you has a place in a local congregation of Christ’s Church. Each congregation is equally important and equally needed in Christ’s Church. Each individual is equally important and equally needed in Christ’s Church.

I do not deny the Lord’s Second Coming, but I do not pretend to know details only known to God the Father (Acts 1:1-11). The early disciples had limited restoration to a particular people, Israel. Jesus points out that his message of hope was not only for Israel but for the world and they were to be witnesses to it. This witness continues through Christ’s Church and by our proclamation each Sunday we bear witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We also bear witness to our proclamation by how we treat others. This does not mean we are perfect, but it does mean that our lives as Christians will be marked by compassion, concern, and service. Until Christ comes again, we are called to bear witness to God’s love revealed in Christ Jesus. May we do our part in making the world a better place today!