building

Culpeper is similar to many suburban areas around the country in that it experienced a large amount of residential and commercial development during the recent real estate boom. There are several new home communities around town as well as a fairly new Wal-Mart, Target, Kohls and other various shops and restaurants.

I was reading 1 Corinthians 3 this morning in my devo time. Paul was writing about how the Church shouldn't be focused on following a particular pastor or leader, instead be focused on Christ Who is the Head of the Church (see Colossians 2:10). When I drive around town and see the development and growth that has taken place, my attention and focus is on the actual growth. I'm not thinking about the person who was responsible for pouring the concrete or the person who was holding the hammer in his hand. The fruit of the development is the new home or new store or new restaurant that has a purpose in the community. That's what matters most.

Lord, may City on a Hill Church always be about bearing fruit in the community, glorifying You. May it never be about me or any other leader in the church. I hope 20 years from now, City on a Hill Church will have grown and developed all kinds of deep relationships with Christ all around town, but may all those who see that fruit recognize our Lord as the source of all those good things!