Let’s be honest. The world and Satan both want, and work very hard, to keep people out of church. Jesus assigned the disciples to build the church, which means it was important to Christ to set up the church. So, the world will try to convince you of a lot of lies about church. One lie is that the church is going to reject you. Jesus' entire message was for anyone who would believe. When you walk into church, lightning will not strike and the roof will not collapse; a more likely scenario is that someone will shake your hand—someone who is, or has been, in your shoes. Church is full of real people. You see, Jesus came for us, ALL of us. He came for the weak, the brokenhearted, the abandoned, the sinner, the addict, the greedy, the drunkard, the immoral, the perverse... He came for everyone. He didn't come to hang out with perfect people, because there is no such thing. He came for us; He took our pain and weakness to the cross so that, by believing in Him, we could have life. Then, He sent the Holy Spirit to lead us and give us strength to overcome our weaknesses. And we become the people at church who welcome, with open arms, everyone and anyone.
Pastor Jason Anderson
Living Word Bible Church
Scottsdale | Mesa | Ahwatukee
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