Got Life? - Vision, Part 5

This is the final posting on the mission, values, and vision statements posted on the Mission Wall at the HBA Mission Center. Our final statement of vision is ...

Life-sharing congregations that are seeking to live out the Christ-life tangibly.

I am convince that, of all the things we do as Christ-followers, the driving purpose of our lives is to demonstrate the character of Jesus Christ in all we do and say. There is an old saying that says, "You are the only Jesus some people will ever see." While I hope we are not the ONLY Jesus people see, we may be the representation of Christ that determines whether or not they are interested in seeing any more of Him. So, here's the crucial question ... when they look at us, do they see more of us or more of Him? The Apostle Paul said it this way,

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me." (Galatians 2:20, NASB)

In our congregations, are we individually and collectively seeking to live out the Christ-life in a way that tangibly displays His character? Or are we doing our own thing and asking Him to bless it? Are our congregations sharing life or making statements? At the association level, what can we do to encourage one another to be life-sharing Christ-followers? Got life? Share it!