Much More, Theresa A. Myco

Growing up in the quiet suburbs of the island of Jamaica did not in any way hinder my smooth transition to the fast lifestyle of New York City, where I immigrated at 18 to pursue a degree in international economics. The constant pursuit of personal development and gain and its continual disappointment eventually brought me face to face with the glorious Christ. It was a most wonderful experience which I thought would last for eternity as I enjoyed Him in the midst of a small denominational congregation in Atlanta.

For 13 years, I was satisfied to enjoy “my” Christ alone with a fierce jealousy, not requiring anyone or anything but Him. But then, there came a deeper yearning and a greater need for more. Surely He who was so broad and deep and wide and great could supply much more than I was experiencing. For the first time, I began to “church hop” seeking for something more, and after one year of searching, I finally met the local church. Here there were no frills. No political sermons. No jokes. There was just Christ as the all-inclusive Spirit of God moving among the believers, a Lord's table meeting which took Christ as the center, and a group of people speaking, praising, singing, loving Him unabashedly. For the first time I began to hear that Christ wanted a Body, not just individual spiritual giants. As the Body, every member was needed to function in the meetings; everyone could prophesy; every member could study and share a portion in the meetings (I Cor. 14:26,31). Here there were functioning “kings and priests unto God” (Rev. 5:10, 1:6) taking and keeping their rightful place in the Body as the Lord had placed them (1 Cor. 12:18). How simple, how sweet.

Praise the Lord for His Body. After six years, the `much more' has increased. Here, my capability to grow in God and mature as a son of God is based solely upon my willingness to turn to Him and eat Him in His Word every day (John 6:35,53b). Here my individual desire and the church's corporate desire is to love and enjoy Christ and allow Him to enjoy me. Here my search has ended, and every day presents a new beginning. Here, I have found my rest.