Jesus Came to Save the Lost
Mark 2
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| I pray blessings on you as you read. |
(v. 16) "...'Why does he eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?' (v. 17) On hearing this, Jesus said to them, 'It is not the healthy that need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.'"
My Thoughts
Community is an important thing for us as Christ followers. We should have community with within the church that we attend. Churches always have different groups that you can be a part of. Groups like men's and women's support or study groups, small groups, evangelical groups and more. There are also different ways to get involved in the church by volunteering with children's ministry, becoming part of the choir and/or orchestra, becoming an usher or maybe a greeter.
You aren't required to be a part of any of these things if you don't want to. They make you feel more like a part of the church than just someone who attends. Community is just being with others. If you always sit with certain people at church, that is community. You can always invite more people to sit with you as well. Everyone can bring a friend! Or, if you know of someone who is new to the church, invite them to be a part of your group.
While community with each other is great, we need to do the same with those who don't follow Christ. If we keep our faith from those who don't share it already, we are causing a problem. Jesus came for those who don't know God so that they could come to know Him. That is why Jesus spent so much time with people who didn't go to church. If you have a lot of friends who don't follow Christ, don't think for a moment that it is a bad thing. They will see Jesus in you. Whether or not they choose to follow Jesus is not your place to say, only they can make that choice. Your place is to be a positive influence on them so that they have a role model to follow.
As Jesus said, it is the not the healthy who need a doctor. Those that are already saved by their faith in God have their place in Heaven when they die. We can always grow stronger in our faith for sure. People cannot, however, grow stronger or improve in something that is not a part of them. It is our job to share Jesus with the world in His place. Don't be afraid to show your faith. Be confident. If someone doesn't like you because of it, that is their problem and they need to grow up a bit more.
The next week from when you read this, try to be a bit more outgoing with your faith. If you see someone who is hurting or sad, or going through a hard time, ask them if you can pray for them, if you get a chance. If not, pray for them anyway, silently in your head, God knows your thoughts.
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You aren't required to be a part of any of these things if you don't want to. They make you feel more like a part of the church than just someone who attends. Community is just being with others. If you always sit with certain people at church, that is community. You can always invite more people to sit with you as well. Everyone can bring a friend! Or, if you know of someone who is new to the church, invite them to be a part of your group.
While community with each other is great, we need to do the same with those who don't follow Christ. If we keep our faith from those who don't share it already, we are causing a problem. Jesus came for those who don't know God so that they could come to know Him. That is why Jesus spent so much time with people who didn't go to church. If you have a lot of friends who don't follow Christ, don't think for a moment that it is a bad thing. They will see Jesus in you. Whether or not they choose to follow Jesus is not your place to say, only they can make that choice. Your place is to be a positive influence on them so that they have a role model to follow.
As Jesus said, it is the not the healthy who need a doctor. Those that are already saved by their faith in God have their place in Heaven when they die. We can always grow stronger in our faith for sure. People cannot, however, grow stronger or improve in something that is not a part of them. It is our job to share Jesus with the world in His place. Don't be afraid to show your faith. Be confident. If someone doesn't like you because of it, that is their problem and they need to grow up a bit more.
The next week from when you read this, try to be a bit more outgoing with your faith. If you see someone who is hurting or sad, or going through a hard time, ask them if you can pray for them, if you get a chance. If not, pray for them anyway, silently in your head, God knows your thoughts.
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Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
There is power in Prayer, even if it is silent!!!!
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