Monday, October 20, 2014

Really?

Let's be honest. Everyone of us have said or thought, "There is no way I could talk/deal/serve a certain person or group of people. Jesus knows our hearts and our short comings. I think that's why He shared the story of the Good Samaritan, but don't miss the exchange that took place just before the story. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”  “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”  “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” - Luke 10:25-29

What is Jesus telling you? What "neighbor" has He laid on your heart?

This week we will be studying Obadiah and Jonah. Both men were called to do something they didn't want to do and to a group of people who they really hated. I think there is a lot we will be able to learn. Read both books (only three pages) and let's see what God wants us to learn from these Minor prophets. Thank you for taking this journey through God's Word together with me.