Read 1Timothy 1:12-17
When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them.
Matthew 9:36
A Scottish preacher spoke of evangelism as a fellowship of reconciled, forgiven sinners who don’t simply preach but live out their faith. They also offer to others the same reconciliation and forgiveness they have received from God.
The apostle Paul expressed the same conviction: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief” (1Timothy 1:15). Once a blasphemer and persecutor of Christians, Paul believed that God’s mercy was shown him, the worst of sinners, as an example to other sinners who would later believe on Christ (vs 16).
Whenever we testify that God has forgiven us and provided eternal life through faith in Christ, we’re declaring that God is a saving God. Yet, when we observe destructive lifestyles among people, it’s easy to write them off.. Instead, we should look at them as Christ does. “When He saw the multitudes, He was moved by compassion for them.” (Matthew 9:36).
Jesus said He came not to condemn the world but to save it (John 3:17). Rather than condemning people, we should say, “Who am I to condemn others, when God has forgiven me so generously?” God delights to use forgiven sinners to reach other sinners. –Joanie Yoder
Love is giving for the world’s needs,
Love is sharing as the Lord leads,
Love is caring when the world cries,
Love is compassion with Christ-like eyes. -Brandt
To love sinners is to be like Jesus.
Prayer:
¨ Praise God for the wonderful growth experienced last year within MOP’s.
¨ Ask God, how you can be a part of this new growth in your service for Him.
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