Hospital, Family, Army.
A church is a hospital. Hospitals are places where people go to get better and seek professional life-saving advice. A church is a hospital for sinners not a club of the righteous. Yet, we as Christians sometimes forget that. We, the church must elevate our thoughts of what a church is and apply the hospital definition in every way, from giving advice to sharing compassion that goes above and beyond all understanding. The church should be a family. A place where restoration and compassion bring closer connections to friendships. As a family, we must keep issues confidential. There are times gossip can ruin trust not only at an individual level but at a church level.
How many times have you heard the phrase ”have you heard"? It’s those times we must capture ourselves and be honest in our hearts not to repeat confidential information. When we have a family that is moving in the same direction, then it turns into an Army. Last but definitely not least is the Army of the church. By restoration and trust in family mobilizing in one accord, it becomes an Army. The Army of the church moves on a common goal. It shares in the wins and the losses for the Kingdom. It’s the sound of thousands that can be heard when they March in single step. The Army shares the gospel. The Army’s voice is heard not only by sharing the gospel but also by standing for what is right. The Army boycotts and brings ungodly institutions to their financial knees.
As members of the Army of God, we fly the kingdom flag wherever we go. Where we work, we open a base. In our home, we open a base where we shop we open a base. Where our children attend school, we open a base. We must open bases of the kingdom wherever we go. We are millions around the world. Imagine if we all were in step not only in one house of worship but with all the Churches. Imagine who can be against us if we, in fact, mobilize one.
He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have The Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!” Hezekiah’s words greatly encouraged the people.”
