(not a building)
That place of stone with vaulted ceilings high,
and spire that points up to the sky
may sober and subdue our mood,
but will not of itself give warmth and food
to help our spirit’s sadness,
or lift our hearts in gladness,
and worship to the King.
If there, or in a country hut
there gather those whose joy is great,
(and love), to pause and listen to the liberating Word,
then that can touch us, spirits helped and stirred.
That ‘church’ word doesn’t really mean a place,
or building, but the people drawn by grace
to follow, hear and worship and believe,
– the people, family who choose to leave
the path that walks away from Him,
and everywhere they go they praise their King.
and when they meet together on this earth,
their company will always be a place of worship and of worth.
“Greet also the church that meets at their house.” Romans 16:5
“To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:2
Comments
sue dinum | February 17, 2012 - 21:37
I thought this was lovely, Rhian (please forgive the shortening), lovely sentiments and very well written. Your rhythm and rhyme was impressive too. Much enjoyed.
sue
Rhiannonw | February 17, 2012 - 21:42
I'm glad you appreciated this Sue, and certainly shorten my name if it is easier! My sister's name is Gwenllian and she gave up on people saying it fully always! thank you too for the comment about rhythm and rhyme.
Rhiannon
jacques | February 19, 2012 - 15:45
Nice poem. In SA we have the ZCC (Zionest Christians) who are mostly of African decent, and they have their church services out in the open. Usually a spot of open veldt.
I believe that the church is inside yourself; a state of mind. All of the best...
Rhiannonw | February 19, 2012 - 16:54
Interesting. I agree that we individually become 'part of God's church in Jesus', but that it is also important to meet with other believers to encourage each other and to study his Word (not mattering where) Thank you for the comment. Rhiannon