Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday Mind Dump

I've been thinking about our services this weekend, and I have just one question: Why wouldn't we? If you weren't at church you are playing catch-up. We saw two fantastic pictures Sunday. The first was seen in Communion, people proclaiming the power of the cross to transform, proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes again. Total trust and faith that His finished work on the cross provides complete and ultimate forgiveness for the sin of any person who surrenders to it. Those who participate in this act of worship, celebrating, remembering, and proclamation, commit to go out into the highways and hedges and compel the lost to turn to Jesus Christ. Each person who claims to follow Christ commits to be a "carrier of Christ" to their Neighbors and the Nations. Jesus promises to save. You and I promise to tell others about it. He is keeping His promise, what about you? What about me?

The other picture was seen in a video we watched. The video was one of several produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in preparation for My Hope America with Billy Graham. The challenge and call for Matthew's to step forward was given, and I believe we will see an army of families prepare, invite lost friends to their homes, and see a harvest of souls. I have been praying Luke 10:2 over our church, and I believe God will answer part of this pray during the week of November 3-9, 2013. Highland Baptist Church is preparing to sow the seed of the gospel in Stanly County. I can't wait for the Holy Spirit to bring in the harvest! The picture was one of hospitality, compassion, friendship, love, mercy, grace, gentleness, and faithfulness.

If you are wondering about this "Matthew thing" I encourage you to read Matthew 9:9-13. In this passage you will find the story of the calling of Matthew to be a disciple of Jesus and the response he had as he began to follow Jesus. He opened his home, threw a party, and he introduce his lost Friends, Relatives, Associates, and Neighbors to the Savior of the world.

So, back to the question: Why wouldn't we? Why wouldn't we get involved in something that so easily allows us to bring those we already know to a place and a point where they can be introduced to the Savior of the world? I don't know why we wouldn't, but some will not. Don't be one of those people. Be someone who tells someone else the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ.

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