Matthew 10:5-11,16 (NIV)
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions… "Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: `The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey... I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."
The modern day reality:
Jesus sent out his people with the above instructions, but 2000 years later his people go and preach to believers, largely ignoring the lost. Their message is a message of comfort and smiles. They put on pretty and polished productions at their churches, go on ski trips, and have a divorce rate equal or greater than non-believers. They horde their wealth. Many don't tithe and they run up phenomenal debts. They barely tell their friends of Christ's love, let a lone go out to other towns or villages. They behave as dumb slugs and are as guilty as snakes.
My conviction:
The church is not a building. The church is US. And we pale in comparison to the church 2000 years ago.
What am I going to do?
I am going to boldly pray over my patients for divine healing.
I am going to share with my patients that Jesus Christ died for them.
I will share with people I know what God has done in and for me, and point them to the truth, the word of God.
I am going to work hard to love my wife and nurture our relationship and keep Christ at the center of it.
I am going to get out of debt and generously give to those who are in true need.
I am going to minimize my pursuit of earthly belongings to a practical level instead of always wanting more.
I am going to remain freed up to invest time in other's lives.
I am going to continue spending time daily in God's word.
I am going to continue praying daily for my friends and family.
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions… "Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: `The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey... I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."
The modern day reality:
Jesus sent out his people with the above instructions, but 2000 years later his people go and preach to believers, largely ignoring the lost. Their message is a message of comfort and smiles. They put on pretty and polished productions at their churches, go on ski trips, and have a divorce rate equal or greater than non-believers. They horde their wealth. Many don't tithe and they run up phenomenal debts. They barely tell their friends of Christ's love, let a lone go out to other towns or villages. They behave as dumb slugs and are as guilty as snakes.
My conviction:
The church is not a building. The church is US. And we pale in comparison to the church 2000 years ago.
What am I going to do?
I am going to boldly pray over my patients for divine healing.
I am going to share with my patients that Jesus Christ died for them.
I will share with people I know what God has done in and for me, and point them to the truth, the word of God.
I am going to work hard to love my wife and nurture our relationship and keep Christ at the center of it.
I am going to get out of debt and generously give to those who are in true need.
I am going to minimize my pursuit of earthly belongings to a practical level instead of always wanting more.
I am going to remain freed up to invest time in other's lives.
I am going to continue spending time daily in God's word.
I am going to continue praying daily for my friends and family.
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