This is what the Lord has placed upon my heart today…
The intrinsic value of a Christian cannot be measured. We are to be a blessing in this world, a help to people in need, both to those who are Christians and to those who are not (Galatians 6:9-10). Matthew 25:34-45 makes it clear that we are to help others in their distress and show them compassion and kindness, no matter who they are.
The Bible says we are the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13a) and the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14a). We are to shine as lights of hope in a dark place. Just as the Lord gave Himself as a servant to others, this should be our same attitude.
As one Bible teacher has put it, “Christians are surrounded by misery and should make a serious effort to do whatever possible to alleviate peoples' suffering.” And this of course doesn't mean that we're to make this world a better place. For the world is presently under the curse of sin and death until the Lord physically returns to rule this planet.
I have not been called to live by myself away from others, but to be a blessing and help to all people as Jesus Christ lives His life through me. So I want to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to make our lives count for God and for humanity, whether the latter appreciates our love or not. This is a serious calling!
D.B.
The Bible says we are the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13a) and the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14a). We are to shine as lights of hope in a dark place. Just as the Lord gave Himself as a servant to others, this should be our same attitude.
As one Bible teacher has put it, “Christians are surrounded by misery and should make a serious effort to do whatever possible to alleviate peoples' suffering.” And this of course doesn't mean that we're to make this world a better place. For the world is presently under the curse of sin and death until the Lord physically returns to rule this planet.
I have not been called to live by myself away from others, but to be a blessing and help to all people as Jesus Christ lives His life through me. So I want to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to make our lives count for God and for humanity, whether the latter appreciates our love or not. This is a serious calling!
D.B.