I have been watching the facebooks of people who are strong believers. They are all over the world. The United States has indulged for so long in superficial Chritianity, that we forget there is a deeper commitment and walk among believers in other parts of the world. While we are seeking pleasure and enjoyment, taking advantage of our prosperity, there are those in God's family who are laboring and suffering to bring the Gospel to the oppressed peoples. We are afraid to cross the street and clearly tell a neighbor his need for a Savior, but we will go to his party and talk about our boats, our trips, our prosperity, proving to him that we are just like him. Why on earth would he need whatever we have, he already has it. I have read of people in Malasia, Turkey, Indonesia and India, who spend all their time in the work of the Lord. They don't worry about winning a friend by a soft squishy Gospel. They preach and teach clearly and straightforwardly, the bad news...we are lost sinners on our way to hell...and then the good news....Christ paid our debt, if we trust Him we will be with Him forever. Let's pray for those who labor in oppressive countries, where their lives are in danger much of the time because of the Gospel. Then let's pray for our own churches here in America to develop a depth of Christianity that goes beyond superficial rules and enjoyments. The time is short, He will be here soon and the work is not yet finished.
Blessings,
Gwendolyn
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