I will build My church

I was reflecting on Jesus' words in Matthew 16:18: "I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." In that moment, I sensed the Holy Spirit lovingly correcting me.

There are times when I feel like if I'm not doing well spiritually — if I'm tired, not as close to God as I'd like to be, or just not at my "best" — then somehow the church might suffer because of it.

But Jesus didn't say, "You will build My church when you're doing great." He said, "I will build My church." If even the gates of hell can't stop Him, then neither can my weakness.

He reminded me of something simple but freeing: "I've called you to be faithful, not perfect." That doesn't mean I take holiness lightly — but it does mean I stop carrying weight that was never mine to bear.

Vision Church belongs to Him. He's the builder, the sustainer, and the one who loves this church more than I ever could. I'm not meant to lead alone; I'm part of a church family called to trust Him together.

Even when I don't feel strong, He is. Even when I feel like I'm not enough, He is. And that's more than enough.