I enjoy time with my brothers and their families when they come to visit. A year ago, we had a great time taking my younger brother's two girls to EdVenture and the Riverbanks Zoo. My older brother was caring for his 10 month old grandson and we "carried" :-) him along as well. We had fun spending time together and experiencing life with one another.
We are relational people by nature. God created us for a relationship with him. That image, that spirit, was what he imprinted upon us at creation. When the family comes together in the right spirit, we see the full diversity of our skills and personalities make for a great relational and growing environment.
My older brother is an encourager. He was often a father figure to me growing up. He came to my sports events and always took an interest in my life. My younger brother always makes me laugh. He has a great heart and a spirit of fun and happiness. As a church, we have different skills and personalities to bring to the "family" and to God.
In Ephesians 2:19-22, we find:
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”
We are being "built together." We each have something to bring to the table. Be a part of the family. Enjoy being around people who love God and reach out to others so that they can experience the same joy.
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