My wife and I had the privlidge of being apart of a glorious church meeting recently. To be exact, it was yesterday as of this writing. As you may know, the New Testament describes church gatherings as a time when believers gather together to encourage one another, and build each other up. This is done primarily by speaking the truth to one another as Ephesians 4:15 & 25 describes.
Contrary to how many people understand this passage, we have come to understand that truth is a person named Jesus Christ. Simply put, church meetings are filled with believers sharing a revelation of Jesus Christ that they have received with one another. A regular church meeting is not a passive meeting in which only a few participate.
Yesterday’s church meeting was an overflow of about 2 weeks of preparation by the body of believers. The group had been studying the tabernacle of David from 1 Chronicles 15-16 & 2 Samuel 6. Since we know that all of scripture is about one man (Jesus Christ), the body of believers spent time looking for a revelation of Jesus Christ in these passages of scripture.
Yesterday, the meeting comprised of the body sharing the revelation of Christ that the Lord showed them from their study. The result was beautiful. Jesus Christ was the subject of all that was talked about, and many angles of Him were described. As each person shared their contribution, it seemed to fit and build on the back of the previous person’s contribution. It fit extremely well because Christ Himself was the one leading the meeting.
My wife’s contribution was a poem. I wanted to share with you her poem because it summarized the sentiments of what was shared by the whole body about Christ being the true tabernacle and house of God. According to 1 Peter 2:4-5, we who are in Christ are being put together with one another into this very house! The tabernacle of Moses has been fulfilled, and the tabernacle of David has been restored by Christ through the church!
Obviously, when we are talking about Jesus Christ, we have to include the bride of Christ since she is His very body now. We have been placed ‘In Christ’, and that is why the bride of Christ is a beautiful woman! May this poem cause you to see and savor the gloriousness of Christ today:
No house of cedar
Nor house of stone
Could contain the Royal Throne
Where once hung linen
That blocked our sight
Now wide open exposing life
The veil is gone
In two it’s torn
Priestly robes we now adorn
Our hearts now dance
Our souls must sing
We’ve been united with our King
Brick by brick
And stone by stone
Our hearts together-into a home
(by Brandie Jivanjee)
illuminate 
mark
February 21, 2011
B-e-a-utiful!
Shane Ocon
February 21, 2011
Glorious it was. Everyone brought their portion of Christ to the meeting! We ended on a high note, if you will, by blowing a trumpet! Fitting, since the tabernacle of David was on Mount Zion!
Jamal Jivanjee
February 21, 2011
It really is amazing to see the creativity that is possible. From the song that Stewey wrote and sung, to the insights of Christ that everyone shared, to what you physically made and handed out to everyone, to the poem, etc… the sky is the limit when expressing the richness and beauty of Jesus Christ!
Doc
February 21, 2011
Obviously you are married to a very gifted Lady!
I agree that Jesus Christ will not be returning to gather a building as His bride, my Friend.
‘Doc’
Jamal Jivanjee
February 22, 2011
Thanks for reading Doc, I totally agree.
Linda Gill
February 21, 2011
Thank you for sharing this. It seems the only Christian friends I have are here on Facebook. I presently “attend” an online church. But I know I need to find a true church of believers. The thought of everyone participating, with Jesus as the One leading, sounds like a wonderful way to glorify God. If anyone knows of one in Hamilton, Ohio, I would truly appreciate knowing. The last time I attended church in person I was subjected to rock n roll “praise” , seeing photos from the Pastor’s vacation. I took my Bible but didn’t open it one time. God bless you all!
Jamal Jivanjee
February 22, 2011
Linda,
Thanks for reading and commenting. I know the Lord desires that His body would be fully expressed in every place. I am praying for you. I pray that He would give you wisdom, and that He would lead you on this journey to find connection and expression in His body. Blessings to you my sister.
Jan Gray
February 22, 2011
Oh, this is a beautiful poem! What talent! And how fun and fulfilling to have such a meeting as you had. This is my desire.
Jamal Jivanjee
February 22, 2011
Thanks for reading Jan:)
alan
February 22, 2011
Can you do a live webcam next time? Sounds quite wonderful!
Jamal Jivanjee
February 25, 2011
Alan,
Thanks for reading. Great suggestion:) Blessings to you!
Moses Nunez
February 25, 2011
Simply that poem is out of this world,creative and of course the gift Christ has given to your wife,the gift of writing creative biblical poems guided by the holy spirit. Jamal if i don’t ever meet you. I have all eternity to meet you one day. I know God has you busy with other things.How is Rifqa Bary if you know,her battle with cancer and Islam.God bless.Moses from New York.
Jamal Jivanjee
March 1, 2011
Moses,
Hey brother, thanks for reading and for your kind comments about the poem. I’m glad the Lord encouraged you through it. Blessings to you, and thanks for the encouraging words!
Moses Nunez
February 25, 2011
Anyway,may illuminate prosper and no boundries in this ministry of Christ. May you sail and ride through travail waters,but always remember through it all that anchor(Jesus Christ),always holds.God bless,Jamal.
Kay
February 27, 2011
Your post stirs up the hunger in my heart again, but also begins to give substance to what I’ve only vaguely grasped of what a service is to be. Glory to God! I know He will guide me to others who desire to fellowship with Him this way. Thanks for sharing.
Jamal Jivanjee
March 1, 2011
Kay,
Thanks for your comments. I’m so glad that the Lord encouraged you through this. May He guide you to be a part of this kind of community. Blessings to you:)
Ant Writes
March 4, 2011
We consider you blessed that you have access to this. Kudos to you, brother!
jill broaddus
March 23, 2011
Jamal,
On March 18, 19 and 20, Jim and I traveling via a clarion call to Hinesville, Ga. about 10 hours from our hometown to a similar meeting of called out ones and found that about 100 other such meetings were occuring in various other places. Kingdom minded brothers and sisters came from all over the US and even a “UK er” It was a time of repentence, a call to obedience and an exposure of flesh and such a deeper meaning of taking up our cross daily. There was great unity! It was also the first time Jim and I had gathered corporately in that size of a gathering in over a year and half. Moses, Joshua and David were also discussed in Ga. and the gifts were operating in unity with everyone participating. Bless you brother!
saintmayorsworld
March 24, 2011
I am glad to find myself in the association of God like people here.
Thank Jamal