Re-read the first line

Back in 2002 Rick Warren, came out with a book called the "Purpose Driven Life." This book literally flew off the shelves selling well over 25 million copies by 2006. Apparently people are hungry to make sense of their lives on this earth...to find purpose!

The first line of the book, cuts to the chase by saying, "It's not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness."

I had an interesting thought today as I read Galatians 6:10. It says "...as we have opportunity let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." My thought is this, the "Church" (that is all of us believers and local expressions and assemblies of believers) needs to re-read the first line of Warren's book and apply it.

I wonder what would happen in Charlotte if every Pastor and Church realized that statement as truth and began to live it out? Pastors--It's not about you! Churches--It's not about you. There is something greater at risk than the construction or preservation of our own private empires!
Trust me, I know that it's simple to say, yet due to the texture of our culture and because of the ego's of men, it is much tougher to practise. Make no mistake, I know this because I fight that battle too. But I do long for the day when the pastors and churches in our city raise up a unified banner that promotes Jesus. When that happens I think our city will stand up and take notice!!