November 23, 2013

Matthew 16:  ¹⁸ And I tell you that you are Peter,^[b] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades^[c] will not overcome it.

Simon is now Peter, the rock.  He has expressed his faith that Jesus is the Messiah.  On this kind of faith, the church is built.

Now I am worried about the church.  So much good is done by churches, but membership is falling.  Young people, especially, don't see the value of the church.  The gates of Hades may not overcome the church, but how can it--we really--overcome apathy?  Even young adults with faith do not see the church as a necessity in their faith walk.

Prayer:  Lord, I pray for Your church.  It has lasted for thousands of years, but it is threatened by trends in today's world.  I know the power of a good church, and I pray that others will see that as well.  Help me to do what I can to strengthen my church and all Christian churches.
Amen