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by Charles Finney
idification is Latin in origin and means “to build a
The church is not a building. It’s a people, with or
nest.” Nidicolous is used to mean “living in a nest.”
without a building: a nest united with a labor of brotherly
A nest is a place of rest, retreat, or lodging: in other
love and commitment. It has a builder, and the builder is the
words, a home or a place of refuge. Nests are built using several different types of materials.
They are placed in various places to provide shelter, safety, warmth, and protection. Many animals seek natural cavities
Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus builds the church, the place where love, grace, and mercy dwells. When we belong to Christ, we dwell. Psalm 27:4: “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that
in the ground or in trees to build their nests. Each nest is a
will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all
labor of love and commitment.
the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to
Humans also build a nest, but we call it a house. Like all animals that build a nest, we gather our favorite things
inquire in his temple.” The church acts as a nest. The nest, or church, is a place
around us to create a safe dwelling place, providing us
of peace and brotherly love. It is built upon the confession
with warmth, comfort, security, beauty, and peace. Each of
of Jesus as God’s Son and Christ. The church is engaged
our homes is unique to us. They reflect our personalities,
in persuading unbelievers to become disciples of Jesus,
passions, interests, and family lives. We build our nest to
which the Great Commission defines as baptizing them and
make it our home.
teaching them to obey Christ. John 13:34-35 says, “A new
Today’s church house is like a nest: a place of rest,
commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as
retreat, and refuge from the World. They are built by
I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall
different denominations, united in the adherence of their
all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to
beliefs and practices. They offer a place for believers to
another.”
praise, give thanks, worship, sing, reflect, and rest with the Creator. Although they may differ in doctrine, all churches are held together not by brick and mortar but by a body of writings considered sacred: the Scriptures. 2 Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is given by inspiration
Psalm 91:2 says, “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” We enter the refuge as a sinner. With the stirring of our hearts and upon our confession and belief of Jesus as God’s Son and Christ, we are saved and filled with peace, joy,
of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
love, and forgiveness. The church is a successful nest when
correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
people show love one to another. Invite others into your nest, share love, and be known as a successful disciple.
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