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Originally Posted by Barb
God has always had a people!!
The Church of Jesus Christ will not be diminished or broken because of hard feelings or anger.
The Church will prevail as long as even one of us is standing, for WE are the Church!! You and me individually and all of us collectively...WE are the Church!!
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After I posted this last night, I was reminded of something written by Bill and Gloria Gaither...
God Has Always Had A People!
Many a foolish conqueror made the mistake of thinking that because he had forced the Church of Jesus Christ out of sight, that he had stilled its voice and snuffed out its life.
But God Has Always Had A People!
The powerful current of a rushing river is not diminished because it is forced to flow underground. The purest water is the stream that bursts crystal clear into the sunlight after it has fought its way through solid rock.
There have been charlatans who like Simon the magician, sought to barter on the open market that power which cannot be bought or sold.
But God Has Always Had A People!
Men who could not be bought and women who were beyond purchase.
Yes, God Has Always Had A People!
There have been times of affluence and prosperity when the Church's message was nearly diluted into oblivion by those who sought to make it socially attractive, neatly organized and financially profitable.
It has been gold plated, draped in purple and encrusted with jewels. It has been misrepresented, ridiculed, blotted and scorned.
These followers of Jesus Christ have been according to the whim of the times elevated as sacred leaders and martyred as heretics.
Yet through it all, there marches on that powerful army of the meek, God's chosen people that can't be bought, flattered, murdered or stilled. On through the ages they march.
The Church, God's Church Triumphant, is Alive and Well!
So let the Church be the Church, let the people rejoice
For we've settled the question and we've made our choice
Let the anthem ring out, songs of victory swell
For the Church Triumphant is alive...
Now listen child of God, it's alive!
Discouraged pastor, it's His Church and it's alive!
Lonely Missionary, sow your seeds with confidence!
It's alive, my broken hearted friend!
Old saint, you’re not alone and forgotten, the Church is alive!
Busy mother, cast your cares on Jesus!
It's alive, young student. You're not alone in serving the Lord!
Faithful father, there's rest in the Lord! The Church is alive!
Cynical skeptic, you haven't killed God with your noisy unbelief.
He's Alive!
So family of God, raise you hands and praise the Lord.
For the Church, God's Church Triumphant is Alive and Well!
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