Luke 1:78-79 Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
(79) to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
I'm often reminded that the way we see things or perceive things to be are a far cry from the reality of the darkness in this world. I recently read a book where the author who had suffered a very traumatic event said in effect that after this accident, " I no longer had the ability to look at people and see them through my own eyes. In fact I felt a compassion for these people that I had never experienced before." When I read this I thought about how do I feel about the people or the things going on in my life, and do I truly have any compassion for those around me that I come into contact with?
Last week I came into contact with a Lady who was very upset about her financial position. Using the word upset is probably not the best word to describe this encounter. I think the word enraged would probably better define her position. Her language and the words she called me were particulary offensive. After the call ended, it was all I could do not to be mad at her for the way she talked to me. I got to thinking about this lady over the next several days. It made me think about the anger that many people carry around with them every day. I think we have all have people in our lives that believe that everyone is out to get them. That if anything bad is going to happen, it will happen to me.
At this point in my thinking process I was reminded again that there are plenty of folks living in darkness.
We come into contact with these folks every day. Well that darkness will also do everything it can to invade my life also.
So going back to scripture, I got to thinking about what thoughts could have passed through Christ's mind when they hung him on the cross. I got to thinking about what I would think if I was about to get crucified.
It certainly would be a far cry from compassion. Then of course these thoughts take me to what is my responsibility in actively participating in sharing the Truth of Jesus? Yes,what is my responsibility!
That's when I came across this scripture in Luke 1:78-79.
So how do I see myself in the big picture ? I have a responsibilty to be that light shining in that dark place. I have a responsibility to share the hope of Jesus Christ to those that I come into contact with.
I personally an not going to keep quiet about the love that Christ has for me. I am going to take the opportunity to share Jesus with those I come into contact with. Total and complete seperation from God is not something that I care to experience. It makes my heart cry to think that many of the people we come into contact with will never hear or worse yet accept the truth of the gospels.
My prayer this week:
Lord allow me to be so acutely aware of those around me who do not know you. Allow me Lord to do the work that you set before us to share the Gospel. That none should perish. Lord I believe that you are the son of the most High God. That you were crucified on that cross because no less sacrifice could save us from sin. I look forward Jesus to the opportunity to share the Truth of who you are with others this week..
Empower me lord through your Holy Spirit to be bold in proclaiming the Truth of "Jesus the Christ."
Amen
(79) to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
I'm often reminded that the way we see things or perceive things to be are a far cry from the reality of the darkness in this world. I recently read a book where the author who had suffered a very traumatic event said in effect that after this accident, " I no longer had the ability to look at people and see them through my own eyes. In fact I felt a compassion for these people that I had never experienced before." When I read this I thought about how do I feel about the people or the things going on in my life, and do I truly have any compassion for those around me that I come into contact with?
Last week I came into contact with a Lady who was very upset about her financial position. Using the word upset is probably not the best word to describe this encounter. I think the word enraged would probably better define her position. Her language and the words she called me were particulary offensive. After the call ended, it was all I could do not to be mad at her for the way she talked to me. I got to thinking about this lady over the next several days. It made me think about the anger that many people carry around with them every day. I think we have all have people in our lives that believe that everyone is out to get them. That if anything bad is going to happen, it will happen to me.
At this point in my thinking process I was reminded again that there are plenty of folks living in darkness.
We come into contact with these folks every day. Well that darkness will also do everything it can to invade my life also.
So going back to scripture, I got to thinking about what thoughts could have passed through Christ's mind when they hung him on the cross. I got to thinking about what I would think if I was about to get crucified.
It certainly would be a far cry from compassion. Then of course these thoughts take me to what is my responsibility in actively participating in sharing the Truth of Jesus? Yes,what is my responsibility!
That's when I came across this scripture in Luke 1:78-79.
So how do I see myself in the big picture ? I have a responsibilty to be that light shining in that dark place. I have a responsibility to share the hope of Jesus Christ to those that I come into contact with.
I personally an not going to keep quiet about the love that Christ has for me. I am going to take the opportunity to share Jesus with those I come into contact with. Total and complete seperation from God is not something that I care to experience. It makes my heart cry to think that many of the people we come into contact with will never hear or worse yet accept the truth of the gospels.
My prayer this week:
Lord allow me to be so acutely aware of those around me who do not know you. Allow me Lord to do the work that you set before us to share the Gospel. That none should perish. Lord I believe that you are the son of the most High God. That you were crucified on that cross because no less sacrifice could save us from sin. I look forward Jesus to the opportunity to share the Truth of who you are with others this week..
Empower me lord through your Holy Spirit to be bold in proclaiming the Truth of "Jesus the Christ."
Amen
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