Viewing the risen Jesus together with other Christ-followers as we watch Him work in and through each other will override our divisive personal views about doctrine or politics or any other obstinate opinions that we have. Observing Christ living in and acting through each other will unite our hearts in overwhelming love for the risen Jesus when He is being literally and clearly demonstrated in our midst. Our love for each other will soar.

So why not? Why not gather and cultivate an environment where Christ-followers can watch the living Jesus work in and through each other? Why not let the Holy Spirit (Christ in you, the hope of glory) take control and personally direct our church services by prompting anyone present to say and/or do whatever He tells them to? Every Christ-follower can be aflame with the fire of God and overflowing with His Spirit.

The world has seen enough tightly programmed and rigidly run Christian meetings. It’s time to let Jesus lead us and be the literal Head of His body, not a mere figurehead whose authority is usurped and overridden by human hierarchy and control.

Many times, I’ve experienced the living Jesus working in and through a group of diverse people who are free to listen to and obey His Spirit together. I always leave in awe about how Christ’s presence unites our hearts in love that sweeps aside human pride and opinions. Why not make that the norm for Chrisian worship gatherings? See 1 Corinthians 14:26 and Romans 8:14.