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2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Ambassadors for Christ
Christ has died to save each one of us. We were all dead in our sins. We were not at all good on our own. We were disobedient and useless. But, now, since we are saved, we can be useful ambassadors for Christ. God calls us to be reaching out to those around us: the lost, the discouraged, and those who are weak in the faith. He wants us to evangelize, encourage and build up those who are in need. If we really appreciate what Christ has done for us, this will not be a chore, but a pleasure. We will be glad to share the good news of salvation. There are many people all around us that need our help. We don't have to go to the inner city slums to find people in need of encouragement. There are people within our own churches and families that are struggling and would benefit tremendously from a few words of encouragement. Lord, help us to see the needs around us. Help us to have a burden for lost souls. Help us to be willing to encourage people who are saved, but need someone to build them up. Help us to be examples to those around us.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Looking to Jesus
Looking to Jesus, not ourselves, is the key to a successful Christian life. We, of ourselves, cannot survive in this wicked world. We need the blood of Jesus, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Our strength alone is never enough to fight off temptations and emerge victorious. In our own strength we become tired, discouraged and depressed. With the help of God, we can live a life of victory. Only when we take our eyes of Jesus do we begin to fail. Jesus will never fail us. When we begin looking at ourselves, we'll say, "What's the use?" We'll see all our faults and become discouraged. When we look to Jesus, we'll see only perfection and holiness. Let's always keep our eyes on Jesus whose power has and can continue to save us and bring us home safe to heaven.
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