In our American culture, it seems christians are known more for what we are 'against' rather than what we are 'for'. Rick Warren observes that "the Body of Christ" has been mostly "mouth" the past few decades. It is time we return to leading with an open hand. I'm not saying that we remain silent on important issues, but rather that we focus on being the "hands and feet" of Jesus first.
We might be better received if we approached people in loving service rather than with verbal debate. Actions first, then words; as opposed to lots of words with not much action. Remember the words of Jesus:
"When he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will take his place on his glorious throne. Then all the nations will be arranged before him and he will sort the people out, much as a shepherd sorts out sheep and goats, putting sheep to his right and goats to his left.
"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what's coming to you in this kingdom. It's been ready for you since the world's foundation. And here's why:
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.'
"Then those 'sheep' are going to say, 'Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?'
Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me— you did it to me.' (Matthew 25:31-40, The Message)
~ Father, help me to lead with acts of love... and follow-through with words of love. Amen.
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