There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8)

Sunday morning worship is an interesting phenomenon, and that’s true wherever you happen to be. It’s the coming together of anywhere from a few to a few hundred people, typically from all walks of life, gathering in a big room for the singular purpose of offering thanks and praise to God.

At its heart, the experience is not complicated at all. It’s about God, and it’s about how Jesus has effected reconciliation between the Creator and the people God has literally poured life into.

Consequently, when Rebekah and I walked into church this morning, a fair hike from our home in Brandon, we felt at peace and at home because God is our home and our peace – that’s exactly what we were there to celebrate.

The amazing unity we experience in a house of worship has nothing to do with our status in society, or if we’re in agreement with everyone there regarding social issues, or politics, or particular details of doctrine. But it has everything to do with our status before God, and that’s the status of loved/forgiven/redeemed; thank you very much, Jesus.

COMING HOME IN JESUS: So we gathered in worship today as 500-600 equally redeemed sinners; and Rebekah shared the good news about challenge, hope, faithfulness and encouragement; and we found our unity in Jesus, because our commitment to follow Jesus always leads us home.

I think that’s what I want to stress in today’s post. Following Jesus is – at its heart – a way of responding to God’s invitation to come home.

It’s an invitation that begs a response?

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – (Romans 8)