That's the question God has laid on my heart. I am a born again Christian, I love Jesus, I know without doubt that I am going to Heaven. I am a member of a wonderful Spirit filled Bible based church. Until recently I thought that was good enough. I have been feeling the urgings of the Holy Spirit telling me it's not enough. It's all fine and good that I am going to Heaven, but who am I going to take with me? What am I going to say to Him when He asks me why I just sat around waiting for Heaven when there were so many lost souls and so much suffering? I am a daughter of the Most High God. Would He have me be content with my own salvation while the prince of darkness devours those in my circle of influence? There is so much pain, despair and darkness all around us. In a small community like the one I live in it's not always glaringly obvious, but it's there nonetheless. There are hurting people all around us. There is lack all around us. Abuse is happening all around us. Addictions are being fed all around us. So I put to you the same question that God has laid on my heart. Did Jesus suffer unspeakable agony, unbearable pain, humiliation and the separation from His Father and death on the cross so that we could just hang out and wait for Heaven? He is calling us for so much more! There are 100,000 children every year in this country, THIS COUNTRY, who are involved in human trafficking! There are homeless people living on our streets, children going to bed cold and hungry. We may not be able to go to some of these places of need, but we can give money to those who can. I know, I used the same excuse. I can't afford to give more. Let me gently remind you as the Lord has reminded me. It's not our money, it's His. We have so much because he generously gave it to us. He expects us to give to the Kingdom of Heaven. There is so much in our own communities that we can do. Deliver food to the elderly, volunteer at a shelter or nursing home, bring someone to church, just be a blessing to others, shine your light into the darkness any way you can and at every opportunity.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
So, I ask again...Is being saved enough?
February 27, 2010
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Celene