As we look at our world, its all too easy to judge people from the exterior; we base perceptions off of what people look like, how much money they have, or what social status they’re blessed or cursed with. However, once we’re made new in Christ, we have a fundamental change in our vision of the world. Its not about us. Its not about our agenda. Rather, it is about God purpose and plan to see peoples from all nations come to repentance and saving knowledge of Him.
We have to ask Is it possible that we could so focus on our own special interests that we miss our calling to serve the people? Are there people out there that remain out of our scope / vision of care? Is it possible that our vision might be influenced by unhealthy preoccupation with self? Is it possible that we might be missing our calling to influence those who really need the love of Christ?
2 Corinthians 5:16 (NIV)
So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.”
- Time – “from now on”
- Scope – “no one”
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Outlook – “according to the flesh”
- Change – “Christ’s love compels us”
We must ask ourselves “where ought we be compelled to reach with the love of Christ?”
- Pray that God will give you vision for His people.
- This week, gve to someone who cannot repay you.