Christian responsibility // Monday E-Devotion

Who are you going to vote for? (If you need some help, let me know.)

First things first and this is a soap box speech...no one has the right to complain when they are not willing to do any thing to fix the situation. Whether it is about an elected official or a problem at school, work or beyond, we have to do something to clear the problem or make the situation better.

One of the ways we can let people know who we are is by voting by our Biblical values and beliefs. That does not always mean voting for the best Christian, but it does mean voting and finding the right people who will do the right thing (that at times you and I might not agree on). What I am saying is this...Christians need to vote. Think about it:

Psalm 33:12 (nlt) --- What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.

Romans 13:7 (nlt) --- Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

Colossians 4:5 (nlt) --- Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

We are NOT called to Americanize the world or even Christianize them. We are called to let people know that Jesus is the way. That takes standing up. That takes action. That takes love. Listen, it takes leaving home on election day and casting our vote, too.

Soap box, again. It really bothers me to hear a Christian friend say that their vote doesn't matter or doesn't make a difference. That person is right...when they don't vote, their thoughts don't count. I would put it like this in the church (this is blunt). If a person doesn't give of themselves and of what they have, they have no right to speak up. That hurts. But the same is true for being an American, which I am proud of.

So, vote. Pray before you vote. Look at who is on the ballot and seek some answers. It makes a difference when we understand our Christian responsibility. That lets people see Jesus.

Matthew 5:16 (nlt) --- In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

God bless Amercia ... best yet ... America bless God!

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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