The Church Belongs to Jesus—Not Man. Stay Anchored is more than a statement—it’s a spiritual truth that reminds us who holds ultimate authority over the Body of Christ. The true Church doesn’t even belong to herself—much less to a denomination, movement, or man-made hierarchy. She belongs solely to Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. The Church was bought with a price, built on the foundation of Christ, and sustained by His Word. And no matter how fierce the storm, the Church will not fall.
In times like these, when headlines shake believers and scandals discourage hearts, we need to remember what Jesus declared over 2,000 years ago:
“Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
This promise still holds. It hasn’t expired. It’s not weakened by the failures of men or the dysfunction of broken systems. The true Church stands—not because of earthly institutions, but because of a divine guarantee.
The Church Is Not a Brand
The Church is not a brand. It’s not a social club. It’s not owned by a pastor, prophet, or powerful influencer. And it doesn’t rise and fall with the reputation of public figures.
Yes, there are counterfeits—movements that masquerade as truth but are full of manipulation and compromise. Yes, we’ve seen leaders fall, entire ministries collapse, and people wounded in the aftermath. But none of this can stop what Christ is building.
The body of Christ is made up of men and women around the world who love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). These believers may not make the news, but they’re quietly doing the work of the Kingdom—praying, serving, worshipping, and pressing on.
The Unshakable Love of God
Even when we feel weary, even when our faith is tested, nothing can separate us from the love of God. Nothing.
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)
This love is what holds the Church together—not performance, not popularity, not production. The love of God, alive in the hearts of true believers, is stronger than every force of darkness. It’s what gives us hope when everything around us looks bleak. It’s what gives us courage to keep going when others fall away.
Keep Running the Race
Maybe you’ve been discouraged by what you’ve seen in Christian circles. Maybe you’ve questioned if the Church is still relevant, still real, still pure. Maybe you’ve been tempted to give up.
But don’t stop running. Don’t stop believing. Don’t let someone else’s failure rob you of your faith. Christ is still building His Church. He’s still calling, still healing, still moving. He hasn’t abandoned His Bride—and neither should we.
The Church is not perfect. But she is being perfected. She’s being sanctified, purified, and prepared for the return of her King. And when that day comes, Christ will present her to Himself as a radiant Bride—without spot or wrinkle (Ephesians 5:27).
Stay Anchored in Jesus
This isn’t the time to retreat. It’s the time to anchor deeper in Christ. To know His voice. To stay in His Word. To walk in love, humility, and truth. To build—not on shifting sand—but on the unshakable rock of God’s Word.
No matter what happens in the world, the Church will endure. Christ said it. That settles it.
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.” — 2 Timothy 2:19 (KJV)
So don’t be shaken by what you see. Don’t be alarmed by the noise. Stay rooted in Christ. Keep loving Him. Keep loving people. Keep walking in truth. He is still faithful—and His Church is still alive.
✝️ Stay anchored. Stay faithful. Stay in love with Jesus.
—Rev. Nehemiah Maxwell
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