Good day dear friends.
We continue our study of being a radioactive (radiant) Christian. Here is our study guide for today.
FYI: Lee Sowell's farewell party set for this coming Saturday has been cancelled due to her surgery and rehab. Lee is in great spirits in Room 326 at CTMC. Please continue to pray for her and her upcoming move to Oklahoma. Her daughter-in-law was coming to help coordinate the movers.
Tuesday: Look up 2 Peter 3:9 and read what is shared there. God’s concern is for who? What does God desire instead of what is destined for those who don’t know Him? How can you be a part of turning that tide around?
Here is that text from the NRSV:
3:9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
God's concern is for you and me. Notice what the verse says, God does not want "any to preish, but all to come to repentance." The whole point of these series of sermons has been to better equip us all to do God's will in the world. The work of God's kingdom is to bring others into it. Kingdom work is to rescue the perishing. And thank God His promise is giving us opportunities right now to give witness to our faith so that others might come along.
As was presented Sunday, our sharing our faith is part of our purpose as Christians. To bring fulfillment into our lives we must be praying about when and where and how to share our faith. It won't be easy and as we heard, it may complicate our lives, but it bring eternal dividends. To be a Christian is to be part of a long-term (eternal) investment plan. We're not in it for the short-term quick payoff. We're dealing with seed planting and God nurturing business. We must possess the faith and patience of farmers with the dedication and love of avid fishermen and the optimism of hardened golfers.
PRAYER: God of eternal reward, equip me now to serve You. Let Your Holy Spirit guide me to a better understanding of the how and when I should open my mouth. Let my heart be open right now to share now. I ask this in Christ Jesus' name. Amen.
Have a great and blessed day!
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