You Belong
1st Corinthians 12:13
“For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”
I wanted to direct today’s encouragement to those who are brand new to the Rock or have been here only a short time. I am grateful to see so many new faces and even if I haven’t met everyone, I want to welcome you all to our family. I hesitate to use the word “visitor,” because it implies that you are only passing through. Instead, I hope that you truly feel like family when you come to the house. You belong, you are worthy, and you have value. There is a seat for you at the table. I have been a part of this house for over 20 years, but I want to declare to you that everything that is available to me, is also available to you. You don’t have to “catch up” to those who have been here longer. In fact, you have keys that can be added to us, and we can impart to you as well. So, start your day with a smile, knowing that you belong to a family where we were all made to drink of one Spirit.