Rescue Them All

All the world is cheering because the 33 miners in Chile were rescued after spending months underground in very uncomfortable conditions. Everyone has been discussing the rescue situation for the past couple of days. My twelve year old son was making sure that I was updated on the situation. He even confirmed with me this morning by saying, "They got all of them out Daddy."

Tears come to my eyes when I see the concern of my son for those that were in a bad situation. Tears come to my eyes when I think of the joy of the reuniting of the families. Tears flow as I think of the unity of all of the world over the efforts of saving 33 men.

My heart is broken because I think of the lack of unity, enthusiasm, cooperation, urgency, and love for the people who are destined for an eternity in hell. The shift leader, Luis Urzua, that helped rally the men and keep them alive was quoted saying, "Under a sea of rock, we are waiting for the whole of Chile to pull hard so that we can be taken out of this hell." There are many people that are waiting on all of God's people to cooperate in getting the truth out in order to save people from the hell that separates them from an eternity with God.

CNN and thousands of other reporters where present during this ordeal and CNN reported, "As he (Luis) reached close to ground level, signaled by a blaring signal, the way it did for each man before him, emotions on the ground reached a fever pitch. Several sirens were blaring. The crowd erupted into applause - and Pinera, the Chilean president, clasped his hands together and held a wide smile on his face - and finally a sign of relief."

What a celebration. You know where I am going with this. How do we respond when one person responds to God by believing, repenting, and giving their life to Him? Do we have sirens going off? Are there thousands of reporters present? Are the cheers overwhelming?

Jesus tells a story of a man who finds his lost sheep and how this man wants people to rejoice with him. Jesus states, "I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not repent." (John 15:7)

Luis is quoted at the end of the CNN article saying, "I hope this will never happen again. I hope that the Chilean mining will be different, that things will be done correctly. I'm proud of being Chilean."

I am so excited about this rescue and I am so happy for the unity and cooperation that occurred in order to save lives. I too hope this never happens again. I hope that no one will be in hell. I hope that the children of God will do things correctly. I am proud to be a child of the King.

Go share the truth with someone in order that they may be rescued by the truth of Jesus Christ.

Provision

Worry and anxiety seem to be involuntary. No matter your faith or your fortitude to keep from worrying is still present in our lives.

In our striving for super spirituality we cling to the idea that we will worry about nothing. Concern is another word for worry that helps us think that we are maintaining our faith in God being in control.

Jesus says, "Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?" (Matt. 6:25)

I have to confess that sometimes I am concerned about my boys when they are not with me. I am concerned sometimes when bills are due and the money is short. I am concerned about my brother who is going to have surgery.

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT PEOPLE WHO DO NOT KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS.

All Christians would say they feel the same about people knowing the truth, but where are the citizens of the kingdom of God that are sharing the truth? Is there really a concern for the eternal lives of our friends and loved ones?

Jesus said do not worry about your life. His concern for others and lack of concern for his own life caused him to go all the way to the cross. What are you concerned about? How far will you go for others to know the one thing that matters for their eternal life? Can you go all...the...way?

Worry about the future is also addressed by Jesus in the same chapter of Matthew. He says, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.? (Matt. 6:34)

This lesson came to the doorstep of MCB. Knowing that everything is God's we would think we never worry about money to do kingdom work. One would think we would step out on faith and reach the world for Him. Our future is victory in Christ. We...are...going...all...the...way!

God proved that He will provide by sending someone by our church to give us a gift. This person is not a member of the church nor known by anyone in the church. She came in after the mid-week Bible study and slipped me an envelope and said she wanted to give the church a gift. She left and when I opened the envelope it was a gift of $10.000.00.

Are you worried or are you willing to risk everything for His will?

Do you believe He will provide everything needed for His kingdom work?

It's not about our lives. It is about His will.