Most of the readers of this blog are from the United States. As a result of that fact we have a tremendous responsibility. We should not take our citizenship for granted. We should use it for good and for God's glory.
During one of the many videos we watched at the library, President George W. Bush spoke about his post-presidential years. He said, "I didn't want to sit around writing papers. We wanted to put plans in place to change lives." And then he said this:
"From everyone who has been given much, much will be required."- Luke 12:48
The words of Jesus.
That got me thinking. We who live in this country have been given much. Very much. Therefore, according to Jesus, much is required. We need to act like we have been given much. Not in a flaunting way but in a sacrificial, selfless way.
For example, there are people starving to death in Africa. We have been given much. Why aren't we giving? When someone is hungry do we give him food or do we say, "I'll pray for you."
9“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! 12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." - Matthew 7:9-12
God has given us plenty. Our lungs are breathing. Our hearts are beating. All according to the will of God. Then why are we not "giving good gifts" to others? We make plans, we write papers, we form organizations, yet we don't do the things that God wants us to do. Why not?
Because we are disobedient. There is no other answer. God commanded us to love our neighbor. If we are not loving them we ae disobeying. What then shall we do if we stand condemned in Jesus' eyes?
Repent on obey.
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
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