| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be the church” Our Bible verse for today: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:35-36 (CSB) Our thought for today: “One person at a time” This morning I want to continue our thinking from the last two days about how it is that the promise from Jesus in Matthew 16:18, that He will build His church and that Satan will not prevent it from happening, is true and is happening. In that devotional I challenged us to consider how that promise could be true when often, it doesn’t appear to be true as we observe the things that are happening in our world. Then yesterday I told you the story of Rosaria Butterfield and how it happened that a former lesbian and gay activist ended up coming to faith in Christ, leaving the gay lifestyle, getting married to a man, having babies, and ultimately becoming a pastor’s wife. It was through the kind and compassionate ministry of a pastor and his wife as they took a personal interest in Rosaria and simply showed her kindness and love. How does the kingdom of God continue to spread and grow in such a messy, confused, and sinful culture like ours? One person at a time. It happens as you and I and others invest the time and make the effort to minister to one person at a time. By yourself, you can’t change the world. But you can have a positive impact for Christ on the person in front of you right now. In Matthew 25:35-36 Jesus described simple acts of kindness and compassion extended to individual people who were in need. Please note that there was no mention made of huge stadium evangelism events; or of mega-church worship services attended by a thousand people; or of hospitals being founded, Bible colleges established, best-selling books being written, or anything of the sort. Jesus’ references were all about average people doing simple things to express love and kindness, and doing them in the name of Jesus and for the sake of the Kingdom. How do we make a difference in the world? How do we make a positive impact for the cause of Christ? One person at a time. Begin with the person in front of you now. Then move on to the next one, and to then to the next one after that. Satan is a defeated foe. Jesus wins. And you are on the winning side. I encourage you to go out there today and make a difference in one life at a time. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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