There is always big talk in church circles about being culturally relevant. The question normally surfaces at some point in the conversation (in some form or other), “Why would people come to XYZ Church if it is not appealing?” Regrettably, many churches have become more of a production than a worship service.
I want to talk more about that issue tomorrow. But for today, I want us to think about something more foundational than this issue. And it has everything to do with this current season – the season of Advent – Christmas.
We must never forget that God chose to strip away all glory and majesty, and enter into this world as a lowly peasant. Entering with no triumphal entry or big parade, but rather quietly in the backstreets of a little town, in a relatively insignificant country.
The model that has been given to us is that we should take the message of the Good News to the people. It may be uncomfortable. It may cost us something. But we are tasked with sharing the Good News of God’s love by taking it to them where people live.
However, through the years we have adopted a different mentality – we want people to come to us, take up our likes and dislikes, become like us so that they can receive the Good News. In other words, we have taken the position that our comfort and our security is more important than telling the world that God wants a relationship with them.
Here is my question for you to ponder today, and I would love to hear your feedback: Do you have a “take it to them” attitude or a “stick it to them” attitude?
Clay in the Hands 
You said to ponder…so I have been pondering. Here is the result:
What if we treated a business the same way we treat the church. Would the business survive or would we close the doors due to lack of business. Do we go about our Father’s business with the right motivation or attitude or do we do just as you suggest (hopefully not all the time) offer a product …and hope people come get what we have. If we truly believe the Promise…shouldn’t we do more…shoudn’t we want to do more to make sure as many people are aware of the business we are in? May God give us the motivation and courage to accompish this.