Yesterday Scott, a pastor friend, told a group of us he’d much prefer to act upon one verse of the Bible by doing a loving act of Christ-like kindness for a powerless and suffering person, than be a great Bible authority in the Church. I think Scott’s got it! I know he’s got it! Because he does it!
If we take Jesus at his word, if we are doing God’s work we are gifted with power God, . Now! In this world! Imagine if every person who holds themselves out as a Christian, followed Scott’s example. We would see transformation in this country like we’ve never seen it before.
Politics will never solve the problems of the world because politics is essentially about self-interest, power and division. Jesus’ power lies in the force of love and grace.
When will people in the world see our Christ-like behaviour; in the fashion Jesus wants us to show it?
In fact, there must be millions of acts of Christ-like kindness done every day in this country.
Will you help us to spread these inspiring stories? Help us to build community transformation, which is inspired by love and grace.
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Muriel Jones 09.05.08 at 6:29 am
Just to let you know I received your email and did a rare thing for me entered your website. It’s great! So easy to find my way around, and yes, it seems to me we are most reflecting Jesus when we live lovingly. At 80 years I feel rather feeble so just rely on His leading hour by hour.
I was much impressed by the gentle encouraging way I was received when I contacted the office by phone some time ago. God bless and use you all.
Bob Simpson 09.15.08 at 12:14 pm
Thank you Muriel. You are not feeble. Certainly not if you rely on his leading, hour-by-hour. You must be incredibly loved by God; and an inspiration to many people who know you. Bob