March 13, 2007

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. Matthew 9:12

There are a lot of people out there hurting. Many need and want someone to care, to be a positive influence in a life filled with negative. Maybe someone near you is like this, wanting you to be a friend, hoping you will help make them a better person. My question for you is, are you going to be that positive influence, or are you going to cut them off at the knees? I know people on both sides of this coin. I've seen those reaching out for help--and those so-called Christians smile to their face...then stab them in the back. Is that the sort of "Christian" you are? Are you the person who smiles and nods when a less-than-perfect friend/co-worker/church member talks to you...then criticizes them as soon as they walk away? Or are you the one who honestly listens and cares, who is attentive enough to sense their pain and reaches out to help? Remember: Jesus didn't come to save the angels--He came to save sinners.