Devotional #1
Click "supernatural community" for today's devotional.
Excerpt below:
The gospel of Jesus Christ creates community in a local church that is evidently supernatural in both its breadth (diversity) and its depth (commitment). But we get impatient, seeking to build community that “works” regardless of whether or not the gospel is believed and lived out. Our challenge as Christians is to rely on the power of God to foster a community that showcases the power of the gospel.
Devotional #2
Click "Gospel-revealing community" for today's devotional.
Excerpt below:
Despite the supernatural nature of church community, there is often a temptation to create "gospel-plus" communities—where unity is based on natural similarities rather than Christ alone. These communities may focus on demographic niches, affinity groups, or consumer-oriented strategies that emphasize ease and comfort over sacrificial love. While these methods may appear successful, they often fail to demonstrate the supernatural unity described in Ephesians. Instead of relying on God's Spirit, such approaches rely on human ingenuity, undermining the depth and breadth of the church's witness. Authentic community comes as a byproduct of worshiping God and trusting His Spirit to shape relationships, not through artificial construction.