EKG

I think God was doing an EKG on my heart. My church is going through a rough time right now. A lot of things are going to change in HUGE ways in the next few months. Mt heart aches for this church. A church is to be a functining God breathing, Jesus loving, church. This is not the best example if one of those. Most of the time people are so concerned about so many little things that they have missed the mark completely. Feeding the flock. Unfortuantley for this church it may be too late. Many are fed up with the lack of spiritual discipline within the church and they are leaving. When does God, if he does, take his hand off of a church, and discontinue his blessings?

I was reminded last night of the story of Hosea. Although Gomer was unfaithful, Hosea still remained faithful and still pursued her. God is merciful, and loving, but he is also just. I read in 1 Samuel 3 a similar situation. The Lord tells Samuel that things are going to happen and t hey are not going to be good. He is going to judge. They thought every thing was fine. Everything looked ok on the outside, but underneath the surface, something huge was getting ready to explode.

I know for myself the decision that needs to be made, however, I can't help but be saddened by this church and the condition that it is in. What will it take, and how long will it before God's full judgement falls upon this church? Is it too late for them to seek repentance and hope?