Monday Message: Finding the Body

Today, I got an email from a dear friend that was impressed with a recent blog article that reminded her of the Nomad community.  In spite of a few differences to their format, including meeting on Saturday nights, their were some obvious similarities.  

Here is an excerpt from that blog . . . . 

We live life together during the week, too.  Prayer needs, many times in person, are met.  Gatherings to laugh and be silly are had.  Birthday parties for the kids.  Movie time for the guys.  Chat time for the ladies.  Decision meetups for the parents to decide the faith-path our kids will take.

There are leaders, but there is no hierarchy. We are each there to edify the Body.  Many folks using their gifts to glorify God.  Living life together can be messy.  We are vulnerable and (because we want to be) a bit in each others’ business more than I’m used to but it’s all love. So much love!

We might disagree and then agree, or maybe we didn’t even notice because it was all fine again and smoothed over so quickly. Because the Spirit is so incredibly alive. And powerful. And in charge. And the head of this community we call the church.  

This is the Body of Christ.  I can hardly breathe for the grace.  It’s immeasurable.

What a great story.  Nomad isn't alone.  It is great to see other organic communities like Nomad, walking, studying and living life together.  Know, that when we talk about Mission Possible, Social-Action or Meeting Needs, this is what we are talking about.  Living the Holy Spirit out in our lives in such a way that community is intentionally built.  To pray, talk and tryout various things together that we might, in all things, bring glory to God.  Bringing glory to God together is always a better way.  

As continue to set out and build "Intentional Community", dig deeper because it could change you and your communities life forever.