Our night was great, very peaceful and with out incident. We had plenty of food, clothes and hygiene supplies. We truly have been blessed by all of the support and all the resources that we can use to bless the needy. A few students from the school of evangelism came down to help out which is always a blessing.
As I was thinking about what to write a few things came to mind. One was regarding the message at our church on Sunday and the other was about a conversation I had with one of my roommates.
I was reminded on Sunday that whosoever believes will be saved and I really considered what was being said. Whosoever... Color; race; social or economic status; gender; weight; height, anyone. I know as a christian I have heard this many times but this week it took on a different importance to me and it gave me hope. This great gift that some of us have already discovered is available for anyone who chooses it. I am motivated, more so today, to tell people about HIM, that whosoever believes will be saved!
Sometimes it's easy to get into a routine (in life, in ministry, with relationships) and lose sight of the importance of things/people/time. I thought about the people we minister to and how important it is for us to seize these moments and opportunities to truly show them Jesus. It's so easy to take advantage of time, to think there will be another day, another chance, more opportunities. But in all reality, for some of the men and women we minister they don't have more time. They are sick and weak and broken hearted. They are wounded and ripped apart by this world and the lies of the devil. For some, they are physically close to death or so emotionally ravaged that suicide seems like the only escape. If we really stop and consider that some of these people may not have a tomorrow how can we (I) sit back and say/do nothing. As my roommate said, we have to be intentional! We need to redeem the time and opportunities we have been given and not be sidetracked by this world. Our one goal and purpose should be to tell people about Jesus and his saving grace and love for us. I know in my own life I am so easily distracted from what truly matters. I want to be more "intentional" with my time; my actions; my thoughts; my love; my prayers.
My hope and prayer is that we will be an intentional people, filled with the Holy spirit, ready and willing to serve, love and tell people about our savior.
God Bless!
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