I came across this
Calvin and Hobbes cartoon this morning and am being flooded with just
how true the realization of this is, I.e.: Let us
hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he
who promised is faithful. And
let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good
works, 25 not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging
one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing
near. Hebrews 10:24-25
Not
to downplay Outreach ministries or the work of the Church, Deacons,
Elders, Program Staff, etc. or anything like that, rather, stir it
all up a bit more.
One
thing I can recall vividly my 1st Sunday service, was the use of the word “inreach” and I was sold! I
was seeking a new church and I felt I needed you to take care of me
and when I joined as a member I took
my questions seriously and you had me there, too – to take care of
you. What has changed or shifted is the meaning of inreach has
morphed into personal development; maintaining mental stability,
Spiritual growth, fasting and prayer (1 Peter 2:1-3).
I am
not who I was when I showed up at your doorstep wandering lost,
lonely, broken, addicted to alcohol/cigarettes and in need—dire
need—I was literally going to die...You stirred up to love and
encouraged now faith and good works, the type Christ charges us to
live and do, freely flow, everywhere I go, additionally I offer you
all the greatest gift I can by taking care of myself—you did that!
Had no idea, huh, that is how powerful the life in Christ is; Faith
and Hope, Peace and Love – the cornerstone of Outreach;
Brothers
and Sisters "Come,
follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish
for people." - let
us keep that in mind in our ministries, even the day-to-day mundane, perhaps using the words of
Jim Rohn let us encourage others with a mere “take care of you for
me”.
Five Candles - Jars of Clay
Five Candles - Jars of Clay
