You do not have to look far to find a stressed out Christian.
It may be as simple as opening your email, talking to a friend, or looking in
the mirror. It is alarming to me how many ‘alarmists’ there are in the
Christian community. Given the state of our political environment and certainly
with all the name-calling and mud-slinging going on in the pre-vote election
explosions, you do not have to look hard to find a litany of reasons for
concern. However…it seems to me, too many Christians are keeping their eyes on
this world and every negative factor out there rather than focusing on the
simple truth Believers say their faith is based on, God is still in control.
Imagine with me for a moment the power and persuasion the
Christian community would have if every conversation about the ‘worldly’ issues
were directed instead to saving the souls of the world. Jesus is the foundation
of a Christian faith. Jesus said we are to keep our eyes on Him, believe on
Him, listen to Him, and follow His commands.
Rather than stirring up anxiety within our sphere of
influence, imagine if that same stirring was about Jesus in reaching the lost. How
much time each day do you give to worldly matters? How much time each day do
you give to sharing Jesus? Are your eyes on news commentators or are they on
Jesus? Do you believe what you see/hear going on in the world or stand on what
you know to be Biblical truths?
It’s simple, we can choose to promote stress, anxiety and fear
or we can choose to promote Jesus. When our eyes and thoughts are consumed with
the vile and ugly, our hearts cannot be far behind. Scripture says our mouths reveal
the abundance of our hearts. What are you
talking about?
Most Christians I know believe we are in the end times. That
being said, doesn’t it make it more important that we focus on people headed straight
to hell because they do not have a personal relationship with Jesus - rather
than finances, politics and the things of the world that will burn away? If
time is so short, why are we wasting it? Stand up for Jesus, share Jesus,
promote Jesus, and give your time, energy, and resources to Jesus and reaching
those that do not know him.
If you absolutely must be alarmed about something,
be alarmed about how many people in your daily life do not know Jesus as Lord of their life. Be
alarmed about those that do not have email, television, or running water in their
village and how we can get word about Jesus to them.
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