Revelation 5:11-14
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The church is a wondrous organization, called and gifted by the Holy Spirit with one purpose -- to participate in God's greater mission to the cosmos. This Advent season, as we draw near to Christmas, may we all remember that the church is about far more than individual salvation. May we never forget that Christ has handcrafted us and loves us uniquely, but that Christ also calls and redeems us as a community. The throne room of God is surrounded by millions and missions (myriads and myriads in other translations). This isn't just about us -- we are one of many, and participating in Christ's church means having a heart for the larger world and the greater mission of God. We are called, we are blessed, and we are sent!
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