Striving to be a kid again
Posted by charliehalley | Tags: charlieIf we could just be like our kids, what a difference it would make!
Did you catch the newspaper this week? Check out this article for all the details. The kids of Covenant and three other Greenville ministries raised the bar in dramatic fashion for us adults as they teamed together for a “One Body” week of ministry. Together, they worked collaboratively to be the hands and feet of Christ, and in so doing, broke through spiritual, racial and socio-economic barriers that have often constrained adult Christians in our city. Clearly, we adults can learn a lot from them about racial reconciliation. I also think they raised the bar for us in regards to what it means to trust Jesus.
Hanging out in their worship times reminded me of Jesus’ clear message: “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17.
Unfortunately, as an adult, it is so easy to make our walk of faith complicated. Instead of receiving His kingdom principles and guidelines at face value like a child, we play games. We rationalize. We make excuses. We keep ourselves busy with work, recreation, chores and even church commitments in order to avoid submitting to Jesus’ authority and obeying His commands (John 14:15-17).
“Intentionally following Jesus…” is the vision that the adult leaders at Covenant have established as our destination; a description of what life will look like when we have fully realized Jesus’ lifestyle of worshipful living and humble service. The fact of the matter is that our kids are ahead of us, and we would do well to emulate their passion for Christ and His words.
So what is your next step of faith? What has Christ being calling you to do that you have been resisting? Be a kid; just do it!
Intentionally prioritizing His way,
Charlie
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walterstrathy says:
So cool to see our students 'go deep' with Jesus. Even cooler to see the impact Jesus had on the community, the sudents and the leaders as a result. I am all in. Being a spectator Jesus-follower is so boring. Can't wait to see what happens next. THANKS KIDS!
Mandi says:
Wheww! Just trying to keep up! Thanks to our Jesus for all that He is doing in this city:) And thank you Charlie for this article!
Ronda says:
"I was hungry and you formed a humanities club and you discussed my hunger. Thank you.
I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel in the cellar to pray for my release.
I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for your health.
I was homeless and you preached to me of the spiritual shelter of the love of God.
I was lonely and you left me alone to pray for me.
You seem so holy; so close to God.
But I’m still very hungry and lonely and cold.
So where have your prayers gone? What have they done? What does it profit a man to page through his book of prayers when the rest of the world is crying for help?"
- By M. Lunn (1,500 Inspirational Quotes and Illustrations)