Here I Am, Send Me

As we work our way into 2009, a big focus in my life is reaching out to others. But, many times we don't know how to reach out, do we? Sometimes, it can be a random act of kindness, a good deed, a word of encouragement. The key is...sharing the love of God. In my studies, I've been reading from several texts and one thing that jumped out was from "The Purpose Driven Church" by Rick Warren. In chapter 12, the title is "How Jesus Attracted Crowds". One of the points that jumped out at me is that we many times overlook "loving unbelievers the way Jesus did". If we were willing to just show the love of Jesus, wouldn't people be asking what we have that they don't? This video is a simple evangelism illustration I saw last week. Check it out...



Take a step of faith with me...say those words..."Here I Am, Send Me". Will you do what He wants today? Are you willing to show His love to others?

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A charge to keep...

This morning in our worship time, we spoke of the enduring of hardships, while being faithful to the Lord. One of the passages is 2 Timthy 4:7. I came home and was reading the beginning of the chapter and would like to share a thought or two with you...

In verse 2, we are called to preach the Word, be the same always, and teach with longsuffering and doctrine. Verse 3 says the time will come when men will not listen, but will follow after their own lusts and listen to those who tell them what they want to hear. Verse 4, they will turn away from the truth. Verse 5, watch yourself...do the work of an evangelist (Tell others), let people see what you are. Verse 6 his time has come. Verse 7 he has fought the good fight and kept the faith...The key point in verse 8... there is laid up a crown of righteousness not only for me, but to all that love his appearing...

Be sure that there will be trials and tribulations in your Christian walk, especially when you make a stand for our beliefs. The good news is that the pains we endure as Christians on earth will be overshadowed by the blessings we receive in heaven.

If you are going through a struggle today, I pray that a peace will come over you, and the hand of the Lord will be seen in your life. Fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith!!!