We all love ourselves more than other people, but we care more about their opinions than our own. Because of this we tend to do, or not do, things which maybe right in our conscience.
But, doing the right thing is a priority in Christian life, following Jesus' way. He said “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”
Luke 3:11
Isiaah 1 verses 17-20 lay it out clearly as well.
Pastor David Jacobs, commenting on these verses from Isiaah says -
"It is not easy for the oppressed to stand up for themselves. Think about the downtrodden and unfortunate in history: the slaves in Egypt and the Americas, the Holocaust, or the plight of women in some parts of the world. It is difficult to hear their voices because they have no power. Nobody is listening. It is our duty, according to Isaiah, to listen and find a solution".
What other people think should not matter. When Jesus ate with the tax men, he knew what others were thinking but that did not bother Him. Healing on a Sabbath was considered wrong but that did not stop Him.
Serving people who are in need is an opportunity. An opportunity to be a blessing.
Remember this song we sang in Sunday school? We asked to become a blessing.
Make Me a Blessing
Out in the highways and byways of life,
many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife
making the sorrowing glad.
Make me a blessing,
Make me a blessing,
Out of my life
May Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O savior, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today.
Give as 'twas given to you in your need;
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed;
Unto your mission be true.
Comments
Post a Comment