Two things came to mind while I sat listening and absorbing the teachings at the college service tonight. They came to me in ways that I have never thought of before, and now feel led to share them. Feel free to forward this to anyone you wish, as I would do the same if I could.
First of all, the message was the second part of a series entitled "What am I Here For?" I have heard similar sermons, but a point that was made was that it is good to work at a secular job. You don't have to be called to a "ministry" to be called by God. He has called us, and internally wired us, to a certain profession. We are told to be the salt and light to the world, and that includes the "secular" world in which the church does not go. However, I would debate that there really is a "Christian" world and a "secular" world. Back to my point, this reinforces my feelings of introducing Christ to a business that is craving and screaming for love and attention. I was at first told that my strong beliefs, business would not be a major most fit for my strengths. However, I knew this going in, and my strong beliefs are the reason I wanted to get into business. I also saw that being "Christian" is not a Sunday-Wednesday thing; it is a life thing. I have known and been taught this, but now came the application.
Secondly, Psalms 122:1 was brought to my attention: "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.'" I have always been excited when a friend would call and invite me over to his house. It is a way of showing love and care for another person, and it is a very personal gesture. Here, the psalmist points out that God has called each of us to His house, and He has personally invited us in. What could possibly be a better invitation? Let us accept and rejoice with the ones with which we will enter.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment