I was taken with this little quote that's repeated by the pastor at the conclusion of the Sunday evening service at Escazu Christian Fellowship. Life can be lost by dying, but for those who have crossed the line of faith and have trusted Christ as their Lord and Savior, that part is settled. It's our eighty or so years we spend here of which we have a choice.
I've met many who claim Christ. And I've met many who care deeply about their own families. In fact, it's quite rare that a man or woman does not care about their family. As a society, we still judge that to be sinful.
I've met quite a few who care deeply about injustice, hunger, oppression, and violence. Some of those are deeply involved in attempting to right those wrongs.
I've met a few who care about lost souls. They suffer internally when they consider the fate of those far from God, and they go and do something about it. In their home, first of all, in their neighborhoods, businesses, restaurants, and parks.
But, unfortunately, my friends, the vast majority of those who claim Christ have not seen the beautiful, life changing nature of caring deeply. The busy nature of an American family's schedule and plans have left little time for caring about anyone except those that are closest to them. Christian families do a wonderful job of letting those closest to them know they are loved. But the subtle trap of a busy schedule deprives most of us from the most fundamental command that Christ gave to us. Love one another. And this love is supposed to break down the walls of the home, the workplace, and the church. It's supposed to reach the community and the world with a love that's never ending and kind.
If we are the hands and feet of Jesus, then we are clearly without callouses and blisters.
So, today, read this little quote from Benet, and then begin to care. You will change someone else's life, and you may even change your own, too. Here's a few of my family and friends who care for the lost in Costa Rica.
Great photo, keep it up
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