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“You are Peter, and I can guarantee that on this rock  I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not overpower it.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭

As Christians, we often refer to the physical buildings we gather in as “churches”. However, did you know that the Greek term for “church” actually means a gathering of chosen people, rather than a building? The word “ekklesia” can be translated to mean “assembly” or “congregation”, highlighting the importance of the people who come together to worship and serve God.

In Acts 19:38-41, we see an example of this word being used to refer to a legal assembly rather than a religious gathering. This shows us that the term “church” is not limited to Christian worship, but refers to any group of people who come together for a common purpose.

It’s important to remember that we are the Church, chosen and selected to come together to represent God’s love and grace to the world. The buildings we meet in are simply meeting spaces for us to gather and worship together. As Christians, we should focus on building up our community of believers and representing God’s love to the world, rather than just the physical structures we meet in.

This means prioritizing relationships with our fellow believers, serving and supporting one another, and being intentional about sharing God’s love with those around us. When we come together as a community of believers, we have the opportunity to make a difference in the world and bring hope to those who need it.

So, let’s remember that the Church is not about buildings, but about people. Let’s focus on building up our community of believers and representing God’s love to the world. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those around us.