Why the Church is Like a Magnifying Glass

I really liked this analogy from Chris Brauns: the local church is like a magnifying glass. Check it out. Here's an excerpt:

"Put the burning material down on the sidewalk and then use the magnifying glass to focus a beam of sunlight onto the material. You will be amazed at how quickly smoke begins to curl away. My boys and I do this and we think it great. Jamie rolls her eyes.

You know: the magnifying glass does not provide any power of its own. It serves only to direct the power of the sun. But, when it does, it brings light to a burning focus and things ignite.

That is what the local church is supposed to do. By itself, the church, God’s people, do not offer any power. But, a church is like a magnifying glass that God uses to focus and direct His power."

What a great way to pray for yourself, your family, your church: Lord, make me a magnifying glass that concentrates your power in a way that creates results the whole world will see -- and glorify you!

HT: Between Two Worlds