What DID Jesus Do?

Matthew 9:25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.

Mark 3:9 And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they should crush him...

Yes, of course there are many instances in Scripture when Jesus was in the middle of crowds teaching and healing and laughing. But not always!

Crowds do not always provide space for healing, renewal, or rest. Sometimes the crowds were sent away so that Jesus might escape. On these occasions he went away to rest, pray, or to heal someone without gawking, bumping crowds!

What is it about the mega church? Why are gigantic amphitheater structures adorned here and there to resemble a church and massive numbers of people so appealing?

I suppose Jesus would visit a mega church, but I also know that Jesus would totally delight in a small church!

I will not spend time berating extra large congregations, that happens often enough. What doesn't happen often enough is the celebration of small congregations! There is joy, and life to be had in a smaller congregation. Yet, in this day and age small congregations are told that they are not successful, nor do they have a purpose.

I'm not so sure Jesus called us to build successful churches, atleast successful in the way we have come to understand. Nor do I believe any longer that a church should strive to offer programs for every possible age, or interest. And I do not believe the purpose of church was ever based on entertainment.

I believe churches should do what they do best and leave the rest for someone else. It is not important for a small church to copy the ministry of a large program church. Large churches will never have what small churches have and small churches will never have what large churches have. Yet, Jesus needs both.

I am just thinking out loud today.......I think the fact that Jesus chose only 12 to travel and spend most of his time with......that Jesus just might chose to be a member of a small church. It's a thought. And no, you don't have to agree.