A few years back, there was a book which flooded the stores
with many controversial ideas about the life of Christ.The Christian community was in an uproar and
demanded a strict boycott of this book.Despite their efforts the book went on to sell thousands of copies,
became a multi million-dollar movie and is an appreciated addition to my DVD
library.
The reason I bring this up is not to focus on the themes and
beliefs that were found inside of this fictional story, but rather to point out
the failure of the Christian Community.Instead of being a shining light on a hill (Matthew 5:14), we shrunk
back and turned our light away from those who really needed it.
It is no surprise that we as a world are facing fearful and
traumatic times.Many would argue that
we are living in the last days, that the prophecies found in the book of
revelation are becoming more and more evident.We must not forget God’s heads-up: “Look, I will come as unexpectedly as
a thief!Blessed are all who are
watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk
around naked and ashamed (Revelation 16:15).”I have no clue when Christ will return; but I know He WILL! And in my opinion this is the truth we should focus
on.We can spend our whole lives watching
and waiting for the stars to align and for prophecies to come to pass, and
completely miss the essence of Christ commission “…go and make disciples… (Matthew
28:18-20).”
The world is dying and people are hurting all around
us.It is time for us (followers of
Christ) to get up and start becoming beacons of hope, which radiate Christ
salvation. Instead of having the “I got mine… you-betta-get-yours” mentality,
let’s be the arms and feet of Christ, loving those who are hurting around
us.Look, Jesus is coming very soon and
in Revelation 16:15 it says “blessed are all who are watching for me.”We do need to watch and be ready for Christ’s
return but my question is why do it alone?Christian Community, there are many who are in need of hope, lets not boycott
their pain and suffering.Let’s follow
Jesus into the heart of it and watch together.
