"If we cannot discover how to change people, there is no hope for saving the world from ultimate collapse." Ray C. Stedman
You may remember that in 1972, a group of international industrial leaders and thinkers came together to form what was known as the "The Club of Rome". This meeting bought about six suggestions or proposals if you will, that we humans should put into practice if we are to survive on this planet. Let me share one, this is very thought provoking, at least to me, Here is it:
The survival of this planet necessitates new forms of thinking that will led to a fundamental revision of human behavior and, by implication, of the entire fabric of present-day society.
Huh? well, let me put it simply, Ray C Stedman's quote says it best. When you read Thessalonians chapter 1, you see that they were living in peril times. they were a young church and they needed change. Just like we now live in perilous times and we need a change. the gospel really is needed if we are going to see His face in peace.
We need to find was to fundamentally change people. Again, this is where the church needs to understand that we cannot continue to operate as church as usual, when the world is in a spin-out tumble with destruction. We have the gospel that can change a life and we instead choose to remain the same and do what ever feels good to us. In the meantime hurting others and causing more damage than healing.
Paul wrote to the church of Thessalonica about the good news because they realized that the good news was life changing and could transform their reality. People now a days are looking for something that is real and that can transplant them from misery to victory. They don't want more pain in their lives. what it is they want is to know that through faith, hope and trust that they can experience joy. I would ask that you read Thessalonians book 1 and 2 and get a clear understanding of their times and what Paul was truly saying to them about being able to transform lives and bring hope. I mean if we are not provoking people to live according to their purpose and walk in their destiny. then what exactly are we doing?
It's time we ask ourselves, is my pain really something I cant forgive? If I have caused pain, is it really okay for me to walk without apologizing for the suffering and emotional turmoil I caused? If we are to truly transform lives we must start with "the man in the mirror". Next week we will continue to talk about transformation, My prayer is that it will begin with me and spread like a forest fire out of control and all those that read this blog and that we will begin to revolutionize the Body of Christ!
You are Bound No More.
Pastor Linda Hillman
(c) 2014 Living Above Hurt Ministries
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