As you probably know, a couple of weeks ago there was a major decision by the supreme court in a very popular case. I am thoroughly shocked at the hatred expressed by people on both sides of the issue. Especially by men and women who express that they are faithful Christians. It’s not so much their stance on the issue that is surprising but the way they have expressed hate to those with opposite opinions that is so very disappointing.
I want to remind you today that you do not have to agree with everyone else. It is also not your job to convince others to believe like you do. It is our responsibility to ask ourselves and the Lord. “What would Jesus do if He was in our shoes?”
A couple of weeks ago I saw some girls wearing WWJD bracelets. I hadn’t seen one of those since they were popular when I was in high school. I’m telling my age here but if you were a part of FCA in the 90’s you probably had at least one of these bracelets! It is crazy that they are making a comeback! (Listen till the end and I will tell you how you can get your very own.)
As I was thinking about the issues in our world today, I remembered those bracelets and the slogan, “What would Jesus do?” I began to wonder what WOULD Jesus do if He was alive in our world today?
Here are some of the things I think Jesus would do:
Jesus may not be in body on this earth, but He is with us every second and He has sent His Holy Spirit to teach us, comfort us, and guide us. He has given us, as believers, the power and authority to do great works in His name.
Today as we reflect on What Jesus Would Do - It is important to remember we are to be the light in the world. Don’t avoid or ignore those who are different from you but be a light to those people that the Lord sends across your path. You may very well be the only Bible they read or the only sermon they hear. Share the scriptures, pray the prayers, and above all Love with the love of Christ. It’s not your job to condemn, judge them, or clean them up. Leave that work to our God who is very capable of making them a new creature in Christ.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14
Friends, I believe we are seeing the beginning of a very ripe harvest. Lord, prepare us to be ready as you send a harvest for the Kingdom!
At the beginning I talked about the WWJD bracelets, and I want to give you your very own.
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