3.29.2010

Jesus Song

If Jesus were to have written a song for His people to sing, I think it would have gone a lot like this:

Let me be a little kinder, let me be a little blinder
To the faults of those around me let me praise a little more.
Let me be when I am weary just a little bit more cheery
And think a little more of others and a little less of me.

Let me be a little braver when temptation bids me waver;
Let me strive a little harder to be all that I should be.
Let me be a little meeker with the brother that is weaker.
Let me think more of my neighbors and a little less of me.

Let me be when I am weary just a little bit more cheery;
Let me serve a little harder for those I'm striving for.
Let me be a little meeker with the brother that is weaker
And think a little more of others and a little less of me.


May we all take these words to heart and let them guide us into the life of Jesus Christ. May we esteem others as greater than self; May we love our neighbors as ourselves; May we always have a pleasant smile and be able to offer words of encouragement to everyone we meet. And may this song be brought to mind every time we don't.

3.23.2010

Proof

Proof is never enough for the man who refuses to be persuaded. If a person does not want something to be true bad enough, no amount of proof will change their mind. That person will never acquiesce to truth.
Some Christians think they have to prove that there's a God. But, God doesn't command us to prove His existence. God says in Romans that everything He has created proves His existence and no man has a legitimate excuse to doubt His existence. We are called to preach the good news of Jesus and the good news of the kingdom of God. Trying to prove God's existence is unnecessary and, as far as some people are concerned, impossible.
If there is a God, then He has the right to make demands upon His creations. He has the right to rule over them. If a person doesn't want to be ruled over, then that person doesn't want there to be a God who can rule over them and therefore will not accept your proof of God no matter how legitimate or compelling it is.
Tell people the good news of Jesus the Christ and let the Holy Spirit do His part. He is the one responsible for convicting the world of sin, not you or me. Pray and preach, leave the rest to God.