Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Do you know Jesus?

Do you ever stop to think how many people around you actually know Jesus? We are so hestitant to ask people to come to church, and we need to overcome that. Somewhere, we must come to the understanding that we are in contact with a large number of people every day that may be on a path that is leading them to hell.
Christ wants every single one of us to spread the good news! This job wasn't assigned only to Pastor's. They can't possibly reach the whole world by themselves.
It isn't enough to simply ask "Do you know Jesus" or "Do you attend church anywhere"? A lot of people will respond yes, that they know Jesus because they know who He is. That does not mean they have a personal relationship with Him. Many people attend church, but do not have the personal relationship with Jesus that Christ longs for. Unfortunately, they are missing out on the Glory and the Splendor that Christ has to offer. We have to stop shortchanging the world of the knowledge of God and His Word. People will never move out of bondage, if they do not know the freedom Christ has for them.
As you go about your day, make a choice! Choose to share Christ with at least one person that you encounter today. It doesn't matter when or where. It doesn't matter if it is someone that you know. All that matters, is our obedience to God and His Word. Part of our obedience, is to share the Good News!
Have a marvelously blessed week!
Laura S.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

One another

I was reading an article about ministering to others that really hit home with me. Many people don't think God can use them. Every single person is called to the ministry of one-anothering. We are all to love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, instruct one another, forgive one another, submit to one another, help one another, forgive one another, etc. You get the idea here.
The Kingdom of God is made of a body of many members - WE are those members. There is no place in His kingdom for only one person. His Kingdom is all about 'we'. And we are all called to minister to one another. The challenge in the article was to look up all the places in the New Testament that mentions "one another". I hope you will make the time to look it up. Your results will amaze you!
Have a wonderful week!
God bless,
Laura S.