THIS IS THE CHURCH! THIS IS MASHIAH’S BODY!

When you search for the word CHURCH on the internet, the search result is always the same. That is to say, a building and/or a name.

“But the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, (...)” Acts 7:48 (BYM)

If only, it was only the search engine definition, alas, for many "Christians", the Church is always/still associated with a place (building/construction), and/or with a denomination. Therefore, many think that being a (faithful) Christian means regularly going to a building and/or being unwaveringly committed to a denomination. However, whether it is a building, even an architectural feat (consecrated, dedicated, etc.) of incomparable splendor or a name as inspired as the name of this congregation, with a strong spiritual connotation, it is not the habitation of the Most High! Nor is it an indication given by the Father, to mean that He would be more present, more active in these places.

Indeed, if there were in the Torah of YHWH, we see it on several occasions, strict instructions on the place where one should go to worship YHWH, the place that He would choose to put His Name and dwell there, the only place to offer "burnt offerings, sacrifices, tithes, and offerings", in the new covenant, the advent of the Church, speaks to us of the body of Yeshua as the temple of YHWH. No longer a simple brick building but the being enlivened by his Spirit that we are.

For the body is not indeed one member, but many. (...) Now you are the body of Mashiah, and each one a member apart. 1 Corinthians 12:14 & 27 (BYM)

" Striving to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: one body, one Spirit , just as you are called to one hope by your vocation. One Lord, one faith, one Baptism; One Elohim and Father of all, who is above all, among all, and in you all. But grace is given to each of us, according to the measure of the gift of the Mashiach ." Ephesians 4:3-7

Another observation is that many do not understand that it is the BODY OF YEHOSHUA. #1Corinthians12:12&27

The body is a set of members that make ONE, and of which ALL visible members as those not exposed to view have a use. The word ONE speaks to us of unity, of the same love, of the same agreement, of the same thought, of the same goal, nothing out of party spirit, or vain glory #Philippians2:2-3 because there is indeed only ONE HEAD.

However, this is not always observable, especially since an amalgam remains, that of confusing a Church assembly or perhaps a local Church, with the BODY OF YEHOSHOUA Church, which although scattered in the nations, form in the eyes of Mashiach (since it is known to Him) ONE body, His Body   ! #Ephesians4:3

Thus, even if many Christians know these passages from Acts 7:48 or #1Corinthians12:14&27, they nevertheless continue to give a sacred character to the building which serves as their meeting place, which they call temple, sanctuary , Church etc. But also to their denomination and denominational group.

Also, as those with denominations do, so do the assemblies which call themselves non-denominational, since by this position, there is on their part "a presumptuous affirmation, of superior holiness" to think themselves alone "true “assembly, congregation, Church etc. Therefore, they often claim to believe that only members of the same non-denominational group as themselves are those who make up the entire Body of Yehoshua. However, even though they are supposed to have (better) understood, they practice the same biased, sectarian attitudes as those they denounce.

This is why being ALL concerned, as new denominations emerge, as denominational barriers persist by rising ever higher and as the fervor for building buildings increases, understanding "what" is The Church is a subject to continually tackle in our generation.

As a reminder, the Lord is coming for ONE Church!

Where is the Church and where should we go to worship the Lord ?

"Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you say that THE PLACE to worship is in Yerushalaim. Yehoshua said to her: Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when it will not be on this mountain nor in Yerushalaim that you will worship the Father. (...) But the hour is coming and has already come, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth . For these are the worshipers whom the Father requires . Elohim is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth . “John 4:20-24 (BYM)

This question of the Samaritan lady is topical, it concerns us all the more today, because of the multiple Christian denominations that we can find here and there, in the same city for example. It is certainly no longer a question of the mountain or of Yeroushalaim, however, the question could be this: "you say that to worship Elohim, go to the church so-and-so and others speak rather of the church so-and-so Where should we go?"

The passage from #John4:20-24 brings us major insight, from the mouth of Yehoshua Himself. Lighting on the true Church which, as He tells us in this passage, is not at all defined by a PLACE, nor even by a denomination as it is easy to understand here.

He tells us that the ADORATION that the Father requires is not attached to a place, and I emphasize again, nor to a denomination . And he explains why this, because the FATHER whom we say (want to) worship, IS SPIRIT . And therefore, He can only be worshiped on the basis of what He Is, in the pattern that He Himself established (Read #Joel3:1): IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH.

What is He asking ? He asking for WORSHIPERS: the one who does the action of WORSHIPING.

What is WORSHIP? Greek Proskuneo defined by: to kneel or prostrate in order to pay homage or MARK YOUR OBEDIENCE or mark your respect, mark your reverence.

Let us understand in this, that it is first of all an attitude or a state of heart #Deuteronomy6:30 before it manifests itself in a certain format (Word, or acts of piety) (Read #Isaie29 :13). Indeed, it is entirely possible to be on your knees with your physical body, but not in your inner being, to be worshipful in the eyes of other humans but not in His eyes, therefore to be physically in a building or belong to a denomination without belonging to the body of Yehoshua.

Thus, we can better understand when the Lord tells us that it is no longer a question of going to a particular place to mark one's obedience or reverence to Elohim but, that this is done in all (His sons and daughters) and everywhere by the action of His Spirit in them #1Corinthians6:19-20.

Although this is fundamentally generalized, there have always been people, since the beginning of the existence of the Church, who have had difficulty assimilating it and, therefore, living it, in the image of Ananias and Sapphira. Thinking that they can live in one way outside the assembly and in another way within the assembly, thinking that they can be worshipers of circumstances but above all, considering themselves worshipers only in the meeting place, exposed to other brothers view. These people do not understand that the worship that the Lord expects is a way of life and conduct, a permanent lifestyle and not isolated acts of piety to be performed from time to time, in a given place (the meeting building). ) or with a certain type of people (the assembly of brothers).

“ You also , like living stones, are built up, a spiritual house , a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to Elohîm through Yehoshua Mashiah. ” 1 Peter 2:5

THE CHURCH IS A SPIRITUAL ENTITY , and since the Spirit of Elohim dwells in us, thus, permanently, we are the Church. Consequently, whatever the place where we find ourselves (inside or outside a building, with or without other people), we will continuously mark our reverence and our obedience to the Lord. We mark our respect by continually keeping, in all circumstances and in front of anyone, His Word. #John14:23

This is why the apostle Peter speaks of living stones: “ You also, like living stones , are built up, a spiritual house , a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices , acceptable to Elohim through Yehoshua Mashiah . “ 1 Peter 2:5 . the Church is “a spiritual house” which is formed by us “living stone”.

Indeed, before our conversion, we were dead in our sins #Ephesians2:5, once we came to Mashiah, we were vivified (made alive) and became the temple of the Holy Spirit. #1Corinthians3:16 #1Corinthians6:19-20.

Therefore, it is essential to understand that the CHURCH IS AN IDENTITY , which is logical since, let us always remember that it is the BODY of the MAHSIAH and, because it is made alive by the action of the Spirit of the Mashiah, it is thus clothed in His character, in the components of His identity, that is to say: holiness, justice, love, wisdom, humility etc. It is therefore not enough to be gathered in the same place with others, to be (at) the church or to be part of the Church.

When we talk, for example, about the parable of the wheat and the tares there is a distinction, a difference that goes well beyond simple appearance. Because, it is mainly about the one who planted it. The tares do not produce fruit because they are deprived of Life. It is clothed with the character of the one who planted it. The Church is identifiable, it is a character, a behavior, a language, a thought, etc. Like wheat, wheat which is the representation of the Church, is a plant which gives fruit and, His Word declares to us that " you will know them by their fruits " #Matthew7:16-18. It is not said, by the surface area (in m2) of their building, by the beauty of the architecture of their building, by the multitude of members of the congregation, nor even by the spiritual reasoning of their denomination but, BY THEIR FRUITS. The Greek definition of FRUIT suggests the product of sowing. If we are the seed of YHWH we will produce what YHWH Is, therefore manifest His identity, in particular, as victorious over sin and (its consequence), death. Thus, what characterizes this spiritual house is the presence of Yhwh in each one through His Spirit , “ thus WE, who are MANY, are ONE BODY IN MASHIAH but, EACH INDIVIDUALLY, members of one another. ” #Romains12 :5. If we individually form this body, it is because we have something in common that binds us together: HIS SPIRIT.

But Petros, opening his mouth, said: Truly, I understand that Elohim has no regard for the appearance of people ,   but in every nation he who fears him and practices righteousness is accepted by him. Acts 10:34-35 (BYM)

The passage from #Matthew10:38 tells us about the field of Elohim that the world represents. Here we must remember the precision that the Lord gives, throughout the earth, there are those whom He has planted and those whom his enemy has planted.

Regarding what Yehoshua planted, in #Acts10:34-35 the apostle Peter himself realizing it at that time, understands that the Lord "does not regard the appearance of people" (to understand it better read absolutely #Galatians3:28), “BUT IN EVERY NATION , HE WHO FEARS HIM AND PRACTICES JUSTICE , IS ACCEPTED BY HIM ”. To this end, let us be careful not to believe that our building (our meeting place), our denomination or our group of brothers and sisters even, non-denominational, is the only representation of the good seed of Elohim (on the earth), and that all those who are outside (that we do not know) of our group/congregation/assembly are the tares. I see so many "Christians" becoming complacent, acting with their congregation as sectarian obediences do, you absolutely have to be one of their followers to think you belong to the CHURCH. Perhaps being only one eye, they believe they have the whole body. If you don't attend their meetings regularly, if they don't know you, or if you don't have a membership card from their denomination, etc. you are considered to have no Church and worse, you are considered an infidel, because you absolutely must be integrated into a community (of them) and recognized in this community to receive the title of "Christian (who perseveres) ". If applicable, be considered as lost.

“ Do you not know that you are the temple of Elohim and that the Spirit of Elohim dwells in you ? ” 1 Corinthians 3:16

When you meet another Christian, they systematically ask you: “Which church do you belong to?” or “which church do you pray in?”. And, he expects you to respond with "a denomination or the name of a pastor", as a thermometer of our fidelity and our love for the Lord, as if to reassure himself of our attachment to the "Truth". This proves the erroneous view and understanding we have of what the Church is . That someone prays in such assembly, with so and so as pastor, is no guarantee of that person's fidelity to the Lord. Again, it is written that “by their fruits they shall be known.” The name of the assembly, the name of the pastor, were not announced as identifying factors . It is because the amalgamation is made at this level that hypocrisy is so illustrious within the assemblies.

For as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of this body which is one , although there are many , ARE ONE BODY , so is the Mashiach . 1 Corinthians 20:24-25

We know in fact that there are tares and that we must be able to discern them, and take care of them, as we discern false brothers etc. However, let's not make this a pretext to excuse division or legitimize sectarian behavior.

My point here is to invite us to be careful not to lose sight of the fact that even if we do not go to the same meeting places, that a person does not assemble with you regularly (or even never), that we are not of the same nationality, that we do not live in the same city, the same country, that we do not speak the same language, that we do not meet on a personal basis, we must absolutely assimilate that "HE WHO FEARING THE LORD AND DOING RIGHTEOUSNESS IS ACCEPT BY HIM.” When one fears the Lord (thus hates evil/sin), one will always practice righteousness. Because each one is clothed with the Spirit of Yehoshua, is and remains attached to the Vine and bears fruit, he is a full member of the body and he certainly has a grace or a gift, of which we can be for the benefit “ the eye cannot say to the hearing I have no need of you ” #Corinthians12:16. IT IS ABOVE ALL ABOUT A BODY!!

“Jehoshua said to her: Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will not worship the Father on this mountain or in Jerusalem.” John 4:21

“ make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19 (BYM)

What did Yehoshua say to the Samaritan woman? It is neither on “this mountain”, nor in Jerusalem that we will seek Him or worship Him, and He says, “ if you seek Me with all your heart, I will let myself be found ” #Jeremiah29:13, and although it is written that "it is good for brothers to remain together", he clarified that it is not in a place that we seek it or adore it, it is absolutely necessary to integrate it! We can observe in the scriptures that each time someone (ONE - SINGLE - individual) sought the Lord, He allowed himself to be found. He sent Philip to meet the Ethiopian eunuch #Acts8:27 and sent Peter to Cornelius, an officer of the Roman army #Acts10. No denomination or place was recommended, they weren't even recommended themselves. What the apostles did was to show every individual how one became a member of the Church (Body of Mashiah), how one was the Church and not where the Church was. As John the Baptist began to declare: repentance, through the change of mentality and behavior, which is preceded by the birth from above and the reception of the Spirit of adoption. So, the fruit was visible, by their way of life, of thinking, of conduct etc.

The Lord knows who is His! If, in order not to be led astray, we want to know who is His, let us not wait for a person's response, let us not ask men to demonstrate it to us (we could find ourselves facing a hypocrite), let us look the fruit (the tares do not bear fruit). But, as we can also be seduced, by long-term hypocrites, let us ask the All-Knowing Yehoshua, He will certainly tell us.

We absolutely must remember that the Father's objective is souls! not that one local congregation is the largest, nor that one denomination is the most renowned, but that there are a greater number saved and FAITHFUL to the Lord, not to one man but to HIM.

“ But the hour is coming and has already come, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For these are the worshipers whom the Father requires. ”

It's only very rarely that I have been to a Christian meeting place in which the main objective was to make me a member of the body of Yehoshua, a participant in the life and victory of the Mashiach, or, that the concern was to make me a person faithful to Yehoshua, "a worshiper who adores the Father in Spirit and in Truth". Rather, I observed that they wanted me to be part of the number. They therefore tried to make me an additional member of this congregation, of this denomination, a faithful member of the building which they also call "THEIR church" (it is therefore their property not that of Yehoshua??), a diligent at their meetings and at their programs/events or even a follower of the vision of a man (of God), but also the exclusive disciple of the bearer of this vision who often only recognizes, recommends those whom he "gave birth to". Because it is not enough that a person is born of Elohim, he must have participated in “his birth”. This person could be endowed with a particular gift, but could only serve within the assembly if he is known to the visionary personally or as is done in certain assemblies, if he gives large offerings, unfortunately!

Indeed, we adhere to a system, and being devoted to the system and to the vision of the man/woman of "God" gives us the status of a true Christian, even if we ourselves do not observe progress in our life of sanctification. As long as we are faithful to the congregation and regular at meetings we are considered exemplary, even though at the same time we remain subject to the domination of our old man.

So, loving/fearing the Lord and serving the Lord could only be possible for me within that building or denomination (mandated by the denomination), being a regular member there, working toward growth and influence of this domination. It should be noted that even non-denominational organizations operate in the same way (they remain between people from the same non-denominational group, whatever the country) while thinking of themselves as free from these sectarian habits.

Outside of the usual meeting building(s) and also outside of the denominational community, I was going to be considered outside the Church, and as I once heard , I was going to be considered "a member detached from the body, and, a member detached from the body is a member without life". This sentence in itself seems full of wisdom, however, we could wonder: "From what body would we be detached? Is it true that no longer being or no longer going regularly to a certain place, means to be detached from the BODY OF YEHOSHOUA? Does no longer (not) being inside the building mean to have cease to be a member of the Church? Did Paul leave the church when he was in Prison? Was is he detached from the body?

Would not (no longer) being a member of a certain denomination mean having left the Church?

I will invite each of us, in the light of the scriptures, to answer the following questions:

• How do you become a member of the Church? / At what point do we become a member of Yehoshua’s body?

• How do you stop being a member of the Church? Rather, when is one considered as (a member) detached from the body?

The questions are expressly directed! Because, when Yhwh tells us that He does not live in temples made by human hands, if we say we are clothed by Him, we must be able to know what is temple/where is His dwelling?

“For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

If there is a fault in our "modern" way of understanding the Church, it is this need to build buildings that are ever larger than each other to make them exclusive and privileged places of "worship". I may have missed it, but I did not see the apostles make a suggestion indicating the need to build large buildings of cement stones or other materials, to allow everyone to assemble in the same place . To these, the urgency is to remind that HEAVEN will be the place of gathering for us ALL but that for the moment, " where (even) TWO or THREE (only) assemble in HIS NAME" He is present . This is why it could be said to the jailer who was wondering how to be saved #Acts16:31 “ Believe in the Lord Yehoshua Mashiah and you will be saved, you and your house. ” And as he meant to all the brothers, he simply reminded them to abide in the doctrine of Mashiach, to be clothed with His Spirit and to keep the deposit.

The sensitive side of the building is that it must be filled, the bigger we want it, the more there is the desire for all the places to be occupied. We do not build a building with 1000 places, for example, so that only 100 places are occupied. We therefore work to attract people to the meetings, not mainly for the Salvation of their souls but in particular, so that all the places are occupied. Because often also, a single person or a handful of people think they are indispensable, the members of this community have no other choice than to meet regularly in this building if they want to be in the presence of Elohîm. Does this mean that we cannot experience the presence of the Lord when we are alone or only in twos or threes? Would this mean that the Lord is not with us INDIVIDUALLY in our daily personal challenges, but only when we are within the community ?

Moreover, we interpret this passage too lightly: “where 2 or 3 are assembled in his name, He is there”. Indeed, He said that it is not “whoever says Lord Lord who will enter the Kingdom of heaven” or he who says he does things in His name, who is approved by Him #Matthew7:21. In light of this passage from Matthew, let us understand that the "being assembled IN HIS NAME" which He honors with His presence, respects a certain number of conditions which must be met for Him to be truly present.

Therefore, you are no longer strangers or people without citizenship, but fellow citizens of the saints and members of the family of Elohim. Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, and Yehoshua Mashiah himself being the cornerstone . It is in him that the whole building, having its parts well fitted together, rises to be a holy temple in the Lord. It is in him that you too are built together to be a dwelling place of Elohim in Spirit . Ephesians 2:19-22 (BYM)

Once while attending a church meeting, I heard someone preach and say that you cannot eat the Lord's Supper in "our church" if you do not belong to "this church." I also heard someone say another time: "we don't want people who come as visitors but rather who really engage with us to build our church." I found these words outside the thought of the Mashiach. This made me wonder. What do they call "their church"?

Perhaps the terms should be redefined or clarified. What does it mean not to belong to “our church” or “to be a visitor”? Is it not being a member of the UNIVERSAL body (of the redeemed) of Mashiach? Is this not having given his life to Yehoshua? Or not come regularly to this building which serves as a meeting place? Does working to build the Church mean only being at the total disposal of this one denominational organization and or participating on a regular and recurring basis in the events of the denomination?

When I read the scriptures, I see that it is entirely possible to visit assemblies of brothers on an occasional or recurring basis. When we go abroad and even in our current city of residence, we can go and visit an assembly of brothers that the Spirit (who knows who is in Him) would have recommended to us, without ever having gone there before and even, without knowing anyone there beforehand. In the Spirit, we are "no longer strangers" to one another we are "fellow citizens of the saints, MEMBER OF THE FAMILY of Yehoshua and ONE CONSTRUCTION to be ONE habitation of Elohim."

In addition to having understood that the Church is the body of the Mashiah of which He Himself is the Head, it is urgent for us to understand that when we speak of the CHURCH, there are factors identification. The identification of the church is manifested by her works of justice and her holiness. Her love of the Truth, her submission to Yhwh and her constant obedience.

A key factor is that "the gates of hell do not prevail over her", therefore, sin does not reign over her. That's her characteristics. Unlike those who are outside (who therefore do not belong to the Church) She is free, "the Truth makes us free" (it is for freedom that Yehoshua has freed us). Free from lust, from the pride of life, free from the love of the world because he who loves the world, the love of the father cannot abide in Him and, what does our Mashiah tell us? "I have overcome the world” so we have been freed from it.

We must also definitely understand that we do not belong to ONE defined church, not only do we belong to THE CHURCH quite simply but above all we ARE the Church . We are not members of the church because we have a visible role within the local Church, but because we are attached to the CEP and in our process of sanctification we bear fruits worthy of repentance and the profession of faith that we have made.

“I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to Eloîhm. This is your sacred spiritual service ” Romans 12:2

Even if you are not a cantor, pastor, etc. In short, there is no title before your last name or your first name, to attribute to you the legitimacy of servant of YHWH, you are the Church and you belong to the body of Mashiah, you are part of His Body and your perpetual service is to offer yourself to the Lord, to consecrate your life to Him through total obedience and submission. The scriptures speak of offering your body as a sacrifice #Romans12 and when you sanctify yourself you offer your “sacred spiritual service” to YHWH.

It is because we fail to say it that many, without sanctifying themselves, without offering themselves to the Lord, think that serving the Lord is mainly their regularity at meetings or their constancy in the task assigned to them ( without even being qualified "BY" the Lord for that).

This is the other image that the Lord gives when He says that He is the Vine and we are the Branches and, as long as we are attached to the Vine and bear the fruit, which is produced by His life in us, we remain attached to Him #John15:5. It is not a place as He Himself told the Samaritan woman.

The church is a spiritual body; again, someone may not regularly attend the same congregation (same building) as you and still be a member of the Church. It absolutely must be integrated. If you live in Asia and you gather there with brothers, just because someone lives in America and does not belong to the same denominational group as you, does not mean they do not belong to (your) Church . Because in reality there is only one Church, that of Yehoshua. Also, just because he doesn't belong to the same denominational or non-denominational group, that is, just because you don't know him doesn't mean he isn't also known of Yehoshua.

It is absolutely essential that we stop thinking that the true church is only your/our denomination, your/our congregation building, or simply only your/our local church, or perhaps the local church of such that we know. This state of heart prevents us from benefiting from the graces of this member of the Body. And also, it prevents you from being a grace for the other member of the Body.

The church is the Body of Yehoshua. And as we saw in the case of the Ethiopian eunuch or the Roman officer , each of them had received the Mashiah despite their different nationality, despite their different place of residence and even despite the fact that they did not know each other, each of them were known by Him. Had a building or denomination been recommended to them? NO ! As with the jailer they certainly heard “believe in the Lord Yehoshua Mashiah and you will be saved”. The disciples did not recommend themselves, a building, or a denomination.

Paul told the Corinthians that they were useless servants, it is YHWH Himself who gives the growth. That they did not have to want to be more attached to him or to another since, "one had planted and the other had watered", but, despite their difference in the mission, they are ONE . (To meditate #1corinthians3:3-9 BYM)

To serve or rather to be committed to building the Church is not only to have responsibilities in a local assembly or to be regular in a building or a meeting place or to be known to so-and-so etc. If you think so, it is because you have not yet understood what the Church is. You may only be sincere and put your strength to work but you have not yet heard the Word of YHWH like Samuel did in his time. He had a good attitude, his behavior was exemplary, yet he had not yet heard Yhwh personally.

This is also why there is a lot of religiosity installed in the assembly mixed with fierce respect for traditions, such as respect for meeting days, the way in which assemblies are organized; we sing then someone comes to preach. And often we fail to do as the Spirit of the Lord wishes to guide us to do because we HAVE BEEN USED TO DO IT LIKE THAT. Because we need organization, because it is up to the Lord, His Spirit to adapt to our plans, our schedules etc.

Peter tells us that we are living stones, and it is these living stones which are the body of the Mashiah, there was no mention of denomination, nor of a specific and above all a fixed place of gathering. Speaking of Paul for example, what particular assembly did he claim to belong to ? He simply defined itself as the property of Mashiah. We saw that he (Paul) greeted the assembly which was in the house of Pricyllus and Aquillas. If there are ONLY TWO or THREE of you at home and you are assembled in the name of Yehoshua, he IS THERE.

It is only the Lord through His Spirit who gives us the membership card for heaven and it is the only one that counts and is eternal. The naming system is equated with the desire for each assembly to stand out. It feels more business/store than anything else. We also see in the scriptures that the Lord identifies each Church by the name of its locality; these were city names, not denominations, nor was it meant to mean that there was a building of church in these cities, rather to indicate that in these cities there were people who invoked (where two or three assembled) the Name of YHWH.

But now there are indeed many members and one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand: I have no need of you; nor also the head say to the feet: I don't need you. 1 Corinthians 12:20-21

Speaking of the ministries which have been given to the Church for its edification. These ministries were given for the whole body (forming all members of the body throughout the nations) #Epehesians4:7:16, not just to one assembly in a defined way. The Lord is the one who told Paul about the nations. And He had notably specified that the field is the whole earth.

Furthermore, the Lord does not ask anyone's permission in His election. He chooses who He wants to serve him, as He chose Paul, while Peter and the others were already there. He does not need my/your approval, if we agree with Him in His choice, we are doing well, but if it does not suit us, He does not change His mind. He informed Ananias of what He was going to do with Paul, He did not ask his permission.

Let us be humble to recognize the graces of each other as the Lord Himself has distributed them. The Church is a SPIRITUAL BODY, THE BODY OF MASHIAH.

Because we do not really understand the role of the Church, we see some people going to open local Churches, constructing buildings while in their house, that is to say with their family, the two or three that they make up ( or if they are alone), do not have a life of commitment to Yhwh.

" Let us draw near to him with a sincere heart and steadfast faith , with our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with clean water ; let us hold fast to the profession of hope, for he who made the promises is faithful. " Hebrews 10:22-23

I do not question the role of the local assembly, nor fraternal communion or even the entity itself. I mean that being regular in a local church or being "devoted" to a denomination is not the same as being faithful to Yhwh. And above all, not being regular in an assembly does not mean not being part of the spiritual Church (Body of Yehoshua) and, nor not being faithful to the Lord. It is not because someone does not assemble with you every Sunday that they do not belong to the Body of Yehoshua and therefore to The Church.

If you think you are a "key person" in an assembly, it is not because you do not know this person personally or that he is not close to you that he is not known to the Father or that he is not close to the Father. Let's be/stay humble! Our elder Peter exhorts us to be "all of one mind, sensitive to others and to love each other as compassionate and friendly brothers and sisters" #1Pierre3:8 let us watch over this ardently, without letting ourselves be prevented by possible denominational claims.

That all may be one, even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you; that they also may be one in us; and let the world believe that it was you who sent me. John 17:21

THE glory to YHWH Alone

Your sister