Slow Down

Interruptions could be the best part of the day.

Jesus was on his way to see a 12 year old daughter who was sick and close to death.  A woman touches the hem of his robe and she is healed.  Jesus stops to talk with the woman.  

I wondered how the dad of the daughter who is sick would have felt.  Probably wishing they would hurry up.  

But, Jesus takes time to talk with the woman who came to him.  He takes time to hear her story.  To relieve her from trembling.  To call her daughter and encourage her.  

To be like Jesus I need to slow down and notice people.  To be available to someone who might be hurting.  Maybe I will see needs of those around me.  We need to be out in public and available to be used by God to encourage those we see.  

Where do I need to be.  Why all the hurry.  

Slow Down.  

Luke 8:43 +

See the People

Making disciples is all about helping people the way Jesus did and does.

Yesterday I picked up a man who lives in a tent city with others that are homeless.  He is a follower of Christ.  Life has not gone so well.  But, he can walk with God in a homeless community.  Not sure I can tell him much about how to live in that place.  But I can share with him about our God who cares and loves him  and those in his community, right where they are.  Maybe 2 homeless people will join us next week.  Maybe our church can show God's love to him and those in his community.  

I met with a lady this morning who is supposed to have surgery today.  How many days does God have planned for her?  Again, I am short on answers, but I know God is with us and with her today.  A mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.

I am so thankful for our church.  Last week I heard about a church where the pastor was 95 years old.  No one comes to the church that is under age 65.  I am sure he is a kind old man.  But, he would come each week and tell the same story.  He was not able to remember that he told the same story last week.  I do admire how those people would be so kind to listen again each week.

But somehow we forget the purpose of the church.  The church is called to make disciples.  The church must help people follow Christ.  It is not about me.  I think it is not acceptable that a church misses the next 2-3 generations.  Traditions should never be valued over people.  

We have young and old in the same church.  We look at the Bible as we seek to know God.  We want to be all things to all people so that we can help them know Christ.  We stay short on traditions.  We stay strong on the truth, the Bible and humbly seek after God.  

I talked to God this morning and will look to share him with someone today.  

All for Jesus,