"For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life
a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
As Christians our responsibility is to be Christ like. Jesus is not only our redeemer but He is a living example as to how we should live our life. When the world observes our actions and deeds, they should see a glimpse of Jesus.
Christ was crucified, buried and arose from the grave, then ascended into Heaven. He paved the way for our eventual entrance into Heaven. Our responsibility is to believe upon Jesus, seek forgiveness, desire a personal relationship with Him, then profess our faith and strive to be Christ-like.
Being a Christian is more than an arrival at our final destination. Christianity should be a wonderful, enjoyable journey, not only of redemption but of growth, witnessing and service.
In His life and death Jesus showed love with His deeds of teaching, healing compassion and sacrifice. He was concerned for and loved mankind. Jesus was not concerned with what he had to wear, eat or a home to live. He did though provide for the hungry, and was concerned for people's needs.
Jesus walked among sinners, but loved them without loving their sin. He was kind to them even when they persecuted Him.
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples without expecting them to do the same for Him.
Christ labored with His hands and His heart as He lived, worked and traveled for the short time He lived upon this earth. He healed, loved, cared for and was concerned about people's physical as well as their spiritual well being.
God gave His Son to a sin-filled world, and even allowed the world to take His life, in order that man could know a love like no other love. A love that could not only forgive sin, but forget we even committed them. God also sent Jesus as an example to teach us how we should love, forgive, provide, witness and serve others.
The Bible shows us how Jesus lived, His goodness, and mercy, His love and compassion. It gives us directions and instructions as to how we should live.
We Christians have a responsibility above and beyond seeking forgiveness for our sins. We are to walk the walk, and talk the talk. We are to show the world that we desire to mimic the goodness of Christ. We are not only to love others, but to show that love.
When people observe you, do they see the hands, feet and heart of Jesus? When you reveal what your heart contains, do they see the kind of love Jesus had for people? When they hear you speak, do they hear Jesus talking? When people see what you are doing and the places you are going, do they see the works and behavior of Jesus? Are you helping and serving others as Jesus did?
Yes, Christianity is not a destination it is a journey with responsibilities. We as Christians should never forget that we may be the only Bible some people read.
…..Betty King (baking2@charter.net) (www.bettyking.net) by way of "Christian Voices" (www.ChristianVoicesWorldwide.com) Betty King has lived with MS for over forty years; she is a newspaper columnist, and author of: It Takes Two Mountains to Make a Valley, But-It's in the Valleys I Grew, The Fragrance of Life, and Safe and Secure in the Palm of His Hand; they are available at local book stores, on line, or contact Betty.
My Comments: I so need to live my life looking at the responsibilities I have to those around me. I need to minister to the needs of my husband and children, to the local church members, and to the wider world around me. I don’t know whose life I will touch by the ministry God gives to me. I have tried to be more in tune to this and look for ministry opportunities in the past few months. It is difficult at times to put my own agenda for the day aside and do those things that meet the needs of others. But what a blessing it has been to my heart when I have done so.
a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
As Christians our responsibility is to be Christ like. Jesus is not only our redeemer but He is a living example as to how we should live our life. When the world observes our actions and deeds, they should see a glimpse of Jesus.
Christ was crucified, buried and arose from the grave, then ascended into Heaven. He paved the way for our eventual entrance into Heaven. Our responsibility is to believe upon Jesus, seek forgiveness, desire a personal relationship with Him, then profess our faith and strive to be Christ-like.
Being a Christian is more than an arrival at our final destination. Christianity should be a wonderful, enjoyable journey, not only of redemption but of growth, witnessing and service.
In His life and death Jesus showed love with His deeds of teaching, healing compassion and sacrifice. He was concerned for and loved mankind. Jesus was not concerned with what he had to wear, eat or a home to live. He did though provide for the hungry, and was concerned for people's needs.
Jesus walked among sinners, but loved them without loving their sin. He was kind to them even when they persecuted Him.
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples without expecting them to do the same for Him.
Christ labored with His hands and His heart as He lived, worked and traveled for the short time He lived upon this earth. He healed, loved, cared for and was concerned about people's physical as well as their spiritual well being.
God gave His Son to a sin-filled world, and even allowed the world to take His life, in order that man could know a love like no other love. A love that could not only forgive sin, but forget we even committed them. God also sent Jesus as an example to teach us how we should love, forgive, provide, witness and serve others.
The Bible shows us how Jesus lived, His goodness, and mercy, His love and compassion. It gives us directions and instructions as to how we should live.
We Christians have a responsibility above and beyond seeking forgiveness for our sins. We are to walk the walk, and talk the talk. We are to show the world that we desire to mimic the goodness of Christ. We are not only to love others, but to show that love.
When people observe you, do they see the hands, feet and heart of Jesus? When you reveal what your heart contains, do they see the kind of love Jesus had for people? When they hear you speak, do they hear Jesus talking? When people see what you are doing and the places you are going, do they see the works and behavior of Jesus? Are you helping and serving others as Jesus did?
Yes, Christianity is not a destination it is a journey with responsibilities. We as Christians should never forget that we may be the only Bible some people read.
…..Betty King (baking2@charter.net) (www.bettyking.net) by way of "Christian Voices" (www.ChristianVoicesWorldwide.com) Betty King has lived with MS for over forty years; she is a newspaper columnist, and author of: It Takes Two Mountains to Make a Valley, But-It's in the Valleys I Grew, The Fragrance of Life, and Safe and Secure in the Palm of His Hand; they are available at local book stores, on line, or contact Betty.
My Comments: I so need to live my life looking at the responsibilities I have to those around me. I need to minister to the needs of my husband and children, to the local church members, and to the wider world around me. I don’t know whose life I will touch by the ministry God gives to me. I have tried to be more in tune to this and look for ministry opportunities in the past few months. It is difficult at times to put my own agenda for the day aside and do those things that meet the needs of others. But what a blessing it has been to my heart when I have done so.
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