“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another." (John 13:34)
I believe God has put us on earth to love one another, to care for one another, to help one another. And to proclaim His Good News.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to love and help other people, and to proclaim your God to all people.
Not many people accept this mission. Some accept and do the first part; but ignore the second part for various reasons. Perhaps they don't feel up to it, (remember Moses?), or perhaps because they themselves don't believe in God so they can hardly proclaim His Good News to others.
Whatever we do in life, we have the opportunity to help others. You're a doctor - you're helping others. A lawyer, a teacher, a shop assistant, whatever you are in life - you are there to help others. Even a smile to a stranger, or a "hello" or "good morning", is helping others. We never know, but we may be the only ray of sunshine in that person's life that day.
We are always an example to others. People see us and we are either a good example for others to follow; or a bad example for others to avoid copying.
Even writing a blog, or being on social media is helping others; and proclaiming God's news to others.
Our blog may be about gardening, cooking, or whatever; it is an opportunity, (if we want it to be), to proclaim God's news to others.
It may be vanity on my part, but I do check the statistics regularly.
...thinking is something the more and more are not inclined to do these days.
ReplyDeleteSad but true.
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
We all need more beacons these days!
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteGod bless, Brian.
Oh, I pray my blog is one that Jesus would love to read, Victor! Your words are so encouraging to me today; makes me want to check my own stats to see if I'm reaching others for Christ.
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Yes you are reaching others, Martha. Be assured of that. Blogs, and links to blogs in MeWe, Twitter or whatever, do attract the itinerant reader. God knows how many hearts you have touched with your writings. Keep it up my friend.
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Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteREALLY in-depth reading is not often done... I at least can tell most times by the comments I received. They missed the point. But it nevertheless is not a reason to stop writing and spreading some message, some moral value or in your case, a more profound religious message!
Indeed, it might do a lot for a lost sheep on a certain day...
Hugs,
Mariette
You are right, Mariette. We must continue to spread the message over and over again. Sooner or later someone will read and understand it.
DeleteGod bless you, Mariette.
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DeleteThe world is a dark place these days and we need all the light we can get to help us see the path. Thanks, Victor for turning the light on.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support, Bill.
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What an interesting thought! I don't consider my blog particularly uplifting. Now, however, I'll try to be more cognizant of my tone ... to exercise caution before typing something someone else might take as disparaging. Even our Lord himself!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always up-lifting, Mevely. That's why I visit. And that's why other people visit. Check the stats. You make people smile.
DeleteGod bless.
What a wonderful post and so true. You never know who may be helped or encouraged or come to know Jesus as their Savior by something written.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!! Thanks for all your wisdom and humor.
Thank you so much, Happyone. It is nice to see you visiting me so often. Thanx. We should all encourage each other to keep Blogging for God.
DeleteGod bless.
We are to tend this beautiful Earth and take care of each other. It's not always easy (especially when it comes to loving our enemies), but He always makes it worth it.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, loving our enemies, (or acquaintances), can be so difficult at times.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.