A church FOR the city... that is what God has had in mind since His commission to Adam in Genesis 1:28: "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Man was put on earth to govern it and establish God's Kingdom rule, by being an integral part of society and reflecting a Kingdom lifestyle in/through its daily running. This means engaging daily in all facets of life and with people in different spheres of life.

Generally, 'church' has become a place that people gravitate to for meetings and gatherings of a more exclusive nature, boxed to specific times and events - churches simply IN the city. The focus point tends more towards the needs of those congregated, rather than the needs of work colleagues, neighbours and fellow students that one is surrounded by during the week. The Pharisees of the New Testament also lived a lifestyle of isolation - having extensive knowledge of Scripture, but using it to exclude any who didn't share its principles. The very heart of the Gospel that was supposed to draw people ended up distancing them. This is what happens when 'Kingdom' is hijacked - reduced to meetings and rituals; where 'inspired thoughts' are pursued without the foundation of Godly design.

In this time, "creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." (Rom. 8:19)  Never before have there been as many natural disasters as we are witnessing weekly. World economies are bleak at best. There is a cry for us to engage our city and restore Godly order and rule. Our friendship and input in our personal and work environments have never been more needed or crucial. What an awesome opportunity to live the difference, church - FOR the city!

Let's rise...