Hebrews 11:29 - 12:2
Okay, so...after reading today's passage I really feel bad for complaining about anything that's happened in my life. I mean, at least I'm still alive, right?
Sure, I've had tough times in the 51 years I've been on this earth, but nothing even close to what is being described for us in Hebrews. I'm not talking about the list of cool stuff - conquering kingdoms and quenching fires - I'm talking about the other list.
Torture, flogging, and stoning are not really my idea of a good day, you know what I mean? And yet, when I take a look at what is being said in this passage I realize that there are leaders, if not heroes, from the Judeo-Christian history who have been through all of that, and more.
What I admire about these people is that have been through the things they have in order to stand and fight for that which they believe strongly in. Which of course makes me think how much I am willing to go through for what I believe.
I know that the culture I live in doesn't stone people to death anymore, but I also know stoning still exists in the world. I am blessed to live in a society that doesn't promote public displays of humiliation as a punishment for crimes, but I know the practice still exists in the world. I live in a country where speaking your mind and living in freedoms of choice is encouraged, but I know that those same comforts are not enjoyed across other places on the globe. Yet, as I sit in my home with food and water and electricity available at every turn I do nothing to discourage the lack of those same things for billions of others.
So, once again, what am I willing to do in the name of Christ in order to ensure God's love is shared equally by all? I guess that's where the thought for today will lead me.
No comments:
Post a Comment