| | I was listening to a sermon series called "Why I'm not a Christian" done my J.D. Greer at the Summit church. It has been a great series. But this blog isn't really about the series, its about a quick history he gave in the middle of one of the sermons. There was an emperor, i think it was Nero, but i could be wrong, that wrote a letter to one of his friends. He talked about trying to stamp out Christianity. The problem he said was that the Christians not only were taking care of their own need, but also those of the non-Christians in the city, therefore making it impossible for them to be stamped out.
It really made me think. i don't think Christians do that to much anymore. Typically we're doing good if we're taking care of our own within our own church's. And even then we put stipulations on "helping". If i give this money then xyz must happen. Or I'll help you build this if you'll....or, I'm not helping them b/c i just can't tolerate them very well.
I wonder, is that being Christ like? Don't misunderstand, i'm not saying we have to do everything that comes along. There's a difference between being a servant and being a doormat. There are times we have to say no to things. But i'm talking when God shows me a need, or a place to serve, and i ignore it for "better" things.
God has been challenging me lately to work on my heart's reaction for people's need for help. instead of analyzing it and determining if its worth my time, if He shows me a need, i should step up and help where i can.
So that is what i've been trying to do. Keeping my ears open for the needs of others and not just saying, well that stinks, i hope it all works out for you. God can move any way and any how he chooses, but i think he uses his children to be his earthly hands. But he can't use hands that aren't willing.
So that's where I'm at.....trying to allow God to use me to met needs that arise, not just within the Christian community, but to the people he has placed in my life. I must admit, i'm some how suprised (even though I shouldn't be), being a servant to others is a huge blessing.
|
| | Posted 3/1/2009 9:11 PM - 7 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
- recommend
  - recs0
- share
- email
 - sent0
|
