Brexit Chexit

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV

It’s fair to say that if you live in the UK, you will probably be fed up with all things Brexit. There’s the ardent get out of Europe now, and then there’s the group who are not so sure and want another chance to see if the rules can be changed to allow the ‘exit’ to be shelved.

The more I read, and become familiar with various strands of the Christian religion and faith, the more aware I am that there is a vast movement of people who want to exit their church right now. And then there’s the group who want the rules to be changed so that they can stay in the church, but on their own, unique terms.

So, where do you stand on the Chexit (Church Exit) question? Have you had enough of the whole Christian thing? Tired of Church and the influence Jesus wants to have in your life? Or would you prefer to stay in your local church, but would like to see the rules changed in a way that relaxes the need for those overly restrictive commandments and the words of Jesus on our way of life? In fact, on MY way of life?

Of course, there is the third way that doesn’t need or want Chexit. There is a fulness of life found in no other person or place than Jesus and His Church. The so-called commandments are not a stranglehold, but the words of a loving God who wants to protect us from harm. That’s the God we praise and openly worship. He is not a burden or a liability, but a welcome friend who always has our best interests at heart. We don’t think twice about saying ‘no’ to our children if we know it’s for their own protection and good.

One last observation. Next time you have to attend a funeral, take a look around and note those who belong to the Chexit crowd. They are the ones who have no assurance of sins forgiven or a place in heaven when it’s their turn to fill the coffin at the front of the church. By contrast, the others will be the ones who can thank their Lord and Saviour for the clear assurance of their place in Glory. So, Chexit? Who needs it when the truth is so clear?

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29,30 NIV