Jesus told us to go into all the world and make disciples
GOD the Spirit indwells us, empowering us, teaching us, leading us
We have been given Authority by Jesus to do the things he did
YOU a simple person, one individual, you CAN change the world
Simply step into the flow of what God is doing. If you have ears, listen. If you have eyes, see. God is prodding you to service. In fact he has already prepared in advance everything you will need to take part in what he is doing. You may not realize it, but a simple act of love or kindness, the simple act of allowing Gods love to flow through you can change a life.
We are in the process of “adopting” an orphanage in Ethiopia. This isnt like an adoption center here in the States with young couples waiting in line to adopt the children. These are kids whos parents have died of AIDS, starvation, malaria or one of many other diseases. Their are no young couples waiting in line to adopt them. They struggle each day to find enough food to sustain life. Imagine being ten years old, both parents die, and you are left as head of your household with three younger siblings, in a country already overwhelmed with orphans. What do you do? Anything it takes to survive. Many times the thing it takes to survive is the very thing that leads to death as young girls sell them selves as sexual toys to get enough food to eat, only to eventually contract the diseases that took their parents in the first place.
But you CAN do something. You CAN change the world. As we step into this God thing and begin to touch the lives of these young boys and girls, we can effect the future of Africa. Touching one life, bringing the unconditional love of God, introducing Jesus Christ as savior can dramatically change life. Not only that one person but everyone around them.
So Im asking you, do something. Anything. Even if its in your own neighborhood and not in Ethiopia. The church can no long sit back and wait for the world to become a better place. We are the light. Its our responsibility to carry it into the darkness. If you will just be the church, be the person God is calling you to be, the world WILL be changed.
If you dont know what to do or where to begin, feel free to email me. Tell someone about your desire. Maybe you can begin with Childrens Hope Chest. This is the organization we are partnering with to go to Ethiopia. Or http://www.5for50.com/Just begin moving. God will show you as you go.
Great example of what the church can do if they decide to live out their faith. We’re in the process of seeing what we can do through the same folks, though we won’t be able to adopt a whole orphanage, we CAN make a difference in the lives of those we can help.
Keep the light on in Macon.
David
David
Thats really cool that yall are linking up with Childrens Hope Chest. They are doing some great things.
Wonderful thoughts and reflections for us all.