Living Through The Cross "The Most Important Commandment" February 29, 2008

When something happens to my home, I fix it or get help getting it done.   I do it without much thought.   I tend to it because I love and care for my family.   What about my neighbors?   Do I really love them as I love myself?   We must look outside ourselves (the church) if we would strive to follow this teaching.   What is my response when my neighbor’s world is turned upside down by flood, ice storm, tornado, or hurricane?

Jesus showed what we should do when he removed his robe, wrapped a towel around himself and began to serve. What should my response be, write a check?   Yes and more!   It is not only youth who go on mission trips; people of many congregations are going on adult mission trips.   We have been to Texas, Louisiana and Kansas after hurricanes and tornadoes.   We went to be part of God’s presence in rebuilding and recovery.

Our neighbors are in Oklahoma too.   There are cooperative efforts to help with local needs every year where many congregations of various denominations choose projects to work as God’s servants in the community.

Prayer: Lord, we pray that these mission efforts will grow as we step outside our church doors and continue to be Christ’s love in action serving as his hands and feet to those in need.   Amen

Tom Russell – Western Oaks Christian, Oklahoma City

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