Believers? Members?

What would it look like if we thought of ourselves as a community of believers instead of members of a congregation?  Believers instead of members.

It's a question that someone else raised, and I think it is a very good one.

How would we change if we thought of ourselves differently?  Would our focus shift?  If we held our faith in our Lord Jesus as the center, the yardstick by which all things were measured, would we be making different decisions?

Would we simply let go of some things because they weren't really important in light of God's call to faith in Jesus?  Would we put our energy into different activities.......call them ministries if you will?
Would we see things we now love as obstacles to living a faithful life of discipleship?

What if we thought of ourselves first as believers?  Would the differences between us fall into the background because of the Christ who joined us together in one body?

This is one great question that challenges us to think through our values, our practices, even our opinions!  It might reveal some of our fears, our prejudices, even our blind spots.  I'm thinking about this and including it in my prayers.

And I am very thankful for the one who raised the question in the first place.  Well done!