Tag Archives: Gospel

Doing big things for God

Posted in Food for the Journey by

Many of us desire to do “big” things for God.

We dream of building orphanages in underprivileged nations. We set out to eradicate hunger and poverty. We seek to spread the Gospel in distant and sensitive countries.

These are what we consider big things for God. These are the goals that fuel us and excite us. And they should. They are great and necessary feats for the kingdom.

But what makes a big thing a big thing? Is it the number of people affected or the vastness of the regions influenced? Is it the amount of recognition or attention garnered? Is it the volume of responses we receive?

What if a big thing for God is something we consider small and insignificant?

Like sharing a word of encouragement with the local barista. Or greeting people and passing out programs at your church. Or praying for someone in need. Or just listening to another person’s burden. Are these big things for God? I think so.

A big thing for God is anything that we do with His heart in mind, as the hands and feet of Christ. From the costliest global assignment to the most minimal everyday task. Because nothing we do for Him is insignificant or without value.

If it’s for Him, whatever it is, it’s a big thing.

1 Corinthians 15:58 – … Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

 

 

 

 

Two Boys in Ties

Posted in Just Thinking, The Great Commission by

My doorbell startled me a bit Saturday morning. It was early and I wasn’t expecting anyone.

I looked through the peephole. There were two boys in ties standing at my door.

It was pretty obvious to me who they were.

My first thought was to ignore them, but then I decided to at least crack the door. I felt I should be “nice.”

“Ma’am, I just wanted to share this with you…” the first one said while holding up a pamphlet. His voice and hands were shaking.

Although I don’t agree with their beliefs, I couldn’t get these two boys out of my mind the entire day.

It takes a lot to knock on the door of someone you don’t know, with the intention of sharing your faith.  Not to make small talk or stick a brochure on their door and run, but intending and hoping to talk face to face with them, motivated by your belief that they need your God.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is meant to be shared wherever we go. It is not to be kept hidden in our churches or discussed only in an organized ministry setting.

Social media can be a good tool to use nowadays, but it can also be a crutch if we’re honest with ourselves. It’s easier to face rejection behind a computer screen.

Bottom line, you really know that you’re passionate about what you believe when you are compelled to walk up to a complete stranger and talk about it — even if you have to do it shaking.

Those two boys in ties should know that although they didn’t convert me, they convicted me.

I will not soon forget them.