Alex on #Crowd

A true encounter and connection with Jesus will cause you to step away from the crowd. -- Josh

Many people have the wrong idea about Christianity. One idea is that Christianity 'lives' at church. Like, if we're not at church, we don't have to be Christians. Another side of this idea is that Christianity exists in crowds -- that a Christian isn't different from non-Christians when they're alone. Or that the only place Christ can be found is in a group.

Believe me, Varsity is awesome. God definitely uses big group or "crowd" situations in his plans for us! Matthew 18:22 says, "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

But if Varsity (or Christian friends, or a club or your church) is your only connection with God, then you're missing out. Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God...". God's own son demonstrates this in Luke 5:16, "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."

Are your "Jesus moments" associated with large crowds? Christianity isn't in a place. It's everywhere you are. It isn't a feeling you get around others. It's a relationship with your Maker, Savior and Friend.

Step away from the crowd, and don't do what everyone else is doing. Worship God however He calls you to worship. Live your life according to his plan, even if none of your friends are. The band Barlowgirl writes, "Be a voice, not an echo".

Alex W / Message Writer