Assumptions

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:39-52. On their way back from their annual trip to Jerusalem, Mary and Joseph assumed that Jesus was traveling back with them in the Caravan.  After a day's travel Joseph and Mary begin to inquire inside the caravan of friends and family if they has seen Jesus, who was 12 at the time, and to their horror nobody had seen him.  Immediately they traveled back to Jerusalem in search of their little boy only to find him about his Heavenly Father's business in the temple.

Just like this event in the Bible when Joseph and Mary assumed that Jesus was with them, many churches today assume that Jesus is with them also. (with emphasis being on assumed).  More and more churches are becoming more like country clubs and self centered organizations with emphasis on themselves assuming that Jesus is with them.  Jesus didn't just minister to those who were in His inner circle.  Jesus didn't just minister to those who would come and listen.  Jesus went to the people.  To many times churches say, "The doors are open, it is up to the people if they want to come".  They are afraid of change, afraid of stepping out of the comfort zone they have made for themselves. 

Question:  If your church were to shut the doors today, would the community be affected?  I'm not talking about members of the church being affected, I'm asking about the community.  Would they know that the church has even closed their door?  Does the church minister to the community or to the inner circle? If the church closed the doors would the community care?

Assumptions can be detrimental to your faith!