As I was reading a book a friend loaned to me I came across a quote I had to pass on to you.
Around here, at Community, we communicate our mission with these three statements:
Stepping In – Building Up – Living Out
While Major W. Ian Thomas doesn’t use any of those phrases, I had to read this paragraph over a few times because it simply said it all.
“To be in Christ—that is redemption; but for Christ to be in you—that is sanctification! To be in Christ—that makes you fit for Heaven; but for Christ to be in you—that makes you fit for earth! To be in Christ—that changes your destination; but for Christ to be in you—that changes your destiny! The one makes heaven your home—the other makes this world His workshop.” (The Saving Life of Christ, Major Ian W. Thomas, Pg. 19)
Christ in you! We will most definitely get to enjoy the reward of Heaven for all of eternity, but our relationship with Jesus is not just something to hold on to for later. It is to be built up and lived out now!



