I was reading Joe Carter’s blog the other day (he’s a good friend and guy I discipled in Nicaragua) and took a look at the comment section at the bottom. There were a couple of comments by some guys, one being Charles Kaye (aka Carlitos), talking about evangelism and discipleship. We had a little comment section conversation over the course of the last couple of days. Tonight I checked the comment section again. I’ll highlight it here…
Bill O’We have lost more than this current generation but previous and because
of that we are often unsure or unaware of how or where to even start
when it comes to proclaiming our faith and the Good News of the blood
of Christ as the only propitiation for our sins. The sense of urgency
that may move to the surface is quelled by the notion that a
spirit-filled individual could do more harm that if he or she remained
silent. On the other hand, we are clearly not serving with all our our
hearts if we are lacking in our dedication to study of the Word of God
and a genuine prayer life.Carlitos
The thing that amazes me (and perhaps i’m showing my gray hair) is to
see all you young guys talking about living on the edge, pushing the
envelope, going all out etc. when in fact its all a smoke screen. ie
looking for validation in others, things and thrills but scared to
death to do those same things for Christ. I think we all get that that
is one of the missions we have; to call out the generation that’s
taking a pass on selling out!
What have we come to when the power of God, which healed, made men bold
and even raised them from the dead has been reduced to fear of what
others will think or how it will affect my career etc.
Ultimately, as Carlitos points out, it’s all just a bunch of jibber jabber if we do nothing about it. We may live for a thrill, but a thrill for thrill’s sake is just thrilling. Before we know it we’ll be living for the next thrill, or fun time, weekend, holliday, drink, whatever. So, in an effort to not let it end at a conversation, I would like to challenge everyone who reads this to do three things.
If you’re already doing them, you’re ahead of most of the world, including
me.
If you’re already doing them, you’re ahead of most of the world, including
me.
1. Spend an hour in the morning with the Lord for the next week.
2. During this time, ask the Lord what you can do for him each day,
listen, then obey. If we are supposed to be in relationship with him,
he should have something to say to us and a way for us to partner with
him in restoring his kingdom on earth.
3. Get back on this blog in a week’s time and share how the Lord used you.
