A POINT OF LIGHT
Greetings in the name of Jesus:
This has always been a subject close to my heart because in my mind it encompasses almost everything that we should be as Christians to this world ad to one another.
We know that a point of light is most important in the darkest of places so that when the eye is dimmed that light can still show at least the shapes and outlines of potential dangers that might have to be faced. We also know of a point of light referring to the truth that is so often hidden from us when we are called on to cast a vote of yes or no on important issues in this world. There is one other concept that I need to discuss with you on a point of light that has been ever so slowly going away within the church, and that is the point of light that we share with this world and with one another.
I view this as the real and true calling that we have been given by God to be a witness in this world. That witness is not just to the world, but to one another as well. We all kind of get the idea that we should be witnesses to this world even though I don't believe most of us know how that should work. The one thing that has gone by the wayside is our witness to one another byt mentoring and holding one another accountable for our actions. That includes such things as lifting one another up in prayer, building up one another with encouragement and love on a daily basis; staying in close touch with one another during the time we are not in service so that we are readily available when trouble hits or we need someone we can talk to.
Out time in a given week has been always limited to minimal contact on a Sunday Morning, but there is so much more that is needed if we are going to build one another up in the faith. It does not take much time to simply leave a phone message for someone encouraging them in Christ or to make yourself available to them should they need you.
The love that we set out for one another to feast upon during the week days becomes do important to our witness as well to the world around us not because we are involving the world in what we do, but because nothing that we do in our daily activity goes unnoticed by the world around us...someone is always watching that we are unaware of. Our lives with one another are on display just as much as our personal views are seen by the world around us. We are our brothers keeper in many ways not by our control over one another but by our intent to serve one another in love and truth in Christ. In a sense we should be willing to wash one another's feet more often and look upon those around us with greater respect and loyalty than we do. I need to ask you ...are you a point of light that others can look to when it gets dark in their lives? Are you a place of comfort and well being when someone needs a shoulder to cry on or someone to rejoice with? I pray that today you consider what it takes for you to shine your light for the world to see Christ within you. May you riichly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
This has always been a subject close to my heart because in my mind it encompasses almost everything that we should be as Christians to this world ad to one another.
We know that a point of light is most important in the darkest of places so that when the eye is dimmed that light can still show at least the shapes and outlines of potential dangers that might have to be faced. We also know of a point of light referring to the truth that is so often hidden from us when we are called on to cast a vote of yes or no on important issues in this world. There is one other concept that I need to discuss with you on a point of light that has been ever so slowly going away within the church, and that is the point of light that we share with this world and with one another.
I view this as the real and true calling that we have been given by God to be a witness in this world. That witness is not just to the world, but to one another as well. We all kind of get the idea that we should be witnesses to this world even though I don't believe most of us know how that should work. The one thing that has gone by the wayside is our witness to one another byt mentoring and holding one another accountable for our actions. That includes such things as lifting one another up in prayer, building up one another with encouragement and love on a daily basis; staying in close touch with one another during the time we are not in service so that we are readily available when trouble hits or we need someone we can talk to.
Out time in a given week has been always limited to minimal contact on a Sunday Morning, but there is so much more that is needed if we are going to build one another up in the faith. It does not take much time to simply leave a phone message for someone encouraging them in Christ or to make yourself available to them should they need you.
The love that we set out for one another to feast upon during the week days becomes do important to our witness as well to the world around us not because we are involving the world in what we do, but because nothing that we do in our daily activity goes unnoticed by the world around us...someone is always watching that we are unaware of. Our lives with one another are on display just as much as our personal views are seen by the world around us. We are our brothers keeper in many ways not by our control over one another but by our intent to serve one another in love and truth in Christ. In a sense we should be willing to wash one another's feet more often and look upon those around us with greater respect and loyalty than we do. I need to ask you ...are you a point of light that others can look to when it gets dark in their lives? Are you a place of comfort and well being when someone needs a shoulder to cry on or someone to rejoice with? I pray that today you consider what it takes for you to shine your light for the world to see Christ within you. May you riichly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
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