Erosion Control Fences and the Gospel...

As you know by now, the General Contractor and building companies are cranking on the land to build Jesus another home. Notice I didn’t say another church. We are the church and this Legacy of Hope building is our first home!

At any rate, they have erected this black fence that runs around the property. I had no idea what this was for until I walked over there and asked. It is an erosion control fence. It keeps all our dirt and supplies on our land. If a huge rain came (Wouldn’t that be nice :>), the fence that is buried into the ground and about knee high, would hopefully keep our dirt/mud, and various and sundry other supplies/materials on our land and not allow that stuff to bleed all over neighborhoods and roads around our property.

This started me thinking. I know, that is scary. But go there with me.

That erosion control is not only important in building a church home but is also important in maintaining God's Church. The church has been given priceless resources from God. The most precious resource we have is the gospel. I am referring to the pure untainted gospel of Jesus Christ. I think of Ephesians 2:1 – 10.

If the church is not careful, we will let the winds and rains of culture come and water His Word down and our most precious resource will bleed all over the place until we are left with only a slight version of gospel.

There are certain truths that we must hold tight to, beloved. I am referring to the truth of God’s Word. I am referring to the truth of Jesus, the Word made flesh. I am referring to the truth and beauty of the bride of Christ, the church, the hope of the world. I am referring to the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism. I am referring to one Lord, one faith, one baptism!

I hope our erosion fence works. More importantly, though, I hope our church, along with other churches all over this planet, will keep God’s stuff protected and firmly in place. Nothing short of the gospel is at stake.

I can’t wait to see you Sunday. I just finished my message and I am ready to preach it now! The creative elements and music will be awesome as always.

Merry Christmas...