Why is it that we Americans are often so ego-centric and self-absorbed? I find it amazing that while nearly a hundred thousand people have been killed by natural disasters in the last week, we are often more concerned with who was voted off of American Idol, who won a basketball game, or what celebrity is dating who.
I wonder if God ever looks at us and wonders when we’ll get the point.
The Kingdom of God is about restoring creation. It’s about making things right in the world. About every human being—created in the image of God—receiving the fruit of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace. Patience, kindness, goodness. Faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
The Kingdom of God doesn’t recognize borders. The love of God should not be reserved for a “Christian†nation.
If I am really honest, I confess that I struggle with all of the material blessings I have while people on the other side of the world are dying by the thousands simply for a lack of adequate shelter, food, and water. While I can open my refrigerator and grab a cold drink or go to the sink and get clean water, some people walk miles just to get a drink.
This is not to heap guilt on us. It is a challenge to us!
We should be thankful for the blessings we have. But it can’t stop there. The Kingdom of God compels us to step outside of our comfort and strive not only to share the words of Jesus; we must share the life of Jesus and the way He reached out to every human being, regardless of their nationality, religious affiliation, or social status.
shine!
Jason
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