Be Different
I am reminded of a story that I read somewhere,
“A professor once asked a student, “Do you know your grandparents?” He replied, “Yes, sir!” “Well, do you know anything about your great grandparents?” “Not really” was the response. “What about your great-great grandparents?” “Totally clueless!” The professor curtly replied, “Useless! Your great-great grandparents and your great grandparents were just useless!”
The student was obviously shocked at this remark. The professor continued, “Do you know Isaac Newton? What about John Wesley? Abraham Lincoln?” “Yes, yes, yes” came the answer. “You see what I mean!” the distinguished professor went on. “You know people who are total strangers to you and who lived much before these your own relatives. And why? Because they left a mark on the world! Because they influenced and impacted lives while your own ancestors did hardly anything worth noting!” The young student was getting the picture now. Before closing, the professor made this final statement, “Two or three generations from now, will your grand children know who you were? Will they know that you lived, that you were here? Or will you also depart without leaving footprints?”
We are called to make a difference in the world we live in. Every believer is called to be salt and light and the spheres of influence to others especially those who are in need. Certain Christians in this world act like milk in water; milk in water may change the color of the water but also loses its quality. Instead of transforming the society, many Christians identify with the world by being seduced by it. Certain others act like oil in water, which does not mix with water. These types of Christians do not like to share their resources or qualities with anyone and act like watertight compartments as they shut their door to the people in need. And for these people their personal safety and security is more important.
I believe we can be different to others through,
1. Our words: Be careful what you speak. there is power in the words. It is vital to speak life-giving words! Lord George Gordon Byron an English poet said, “But words are things, and a small drop of ink. Falling, like dew, upon a thought produces. That which makes tthousands, perhaps millions think” So are your words an encouraging one?”
2. Our Works: Let our light shine before men so that they can see the good works and glorify our father in Heaven. The world that lived during the time of the early church knew that those people were truly Christians because of their love for one another. And today also, the world can be touched and transformed by our sincere love and empathy for one another and for our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
3. Our Ways: Could there be a more effective way of impacting others than by living differently? Everything about the way we do things and live should be different. Righteousness and justice should govern our lives. In the way we do our daily chores of life, the way we behave with other people, the way we handle our worries and stresses should always be in tune with the word of God.
4. Our Worship: A worship filled with the presence of God has power to change lives of unbelievers. Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
We can be different in these days and ages by leading lives of faith and reflecting Jesus through our lives. Those who see us let them see our lord through us.
May the grace of God be with you!
Reena Varghese
India International Church
References: Life Fellowship messages and http://www.lightoflife.com/Default.htm
"A Soul’s Anchor” is a daily inspirational message prepared to challenge your mind, inspire your heart, and motivate you to anchor your soul in the person of Jesus Christ.
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“A professor once asked a student, “Do you know your grandparents?” He replied, “Yes, sir!” “Well, do you know anything about your great grandparents?” “Not really” was the response. “What about your great-great grandparents?” “Totally clueless!” The professor curtly replied, “Useless! Your great-great grandparents and your great grandparents were just useless!”
The student was obviously shocked at this remark. The professor continued, “Do you know Isaac Newton? What about John Wesley? Abraham Lincoln?” “Yes, yes, yes” came the answer. “You see what I mean!” the distinguished professor went on. “You know people who are total strangers to you and who lived much before these your own relatives. And why? Because they left a mark on the world! Because they influenced and impacted lives while your own ancestors did hardly anything worth noting!” The young student was getting the picture now. Before closing, the professor made this final statement, “Two or three generations from now, will your grand children know who you were? Will they know that you lived, that you were here? Or will you also depart without leaving footprints?”
We are called to make a difference in the world we live in. Every believer is called to be salt and light and the spheres of influence to others especially those who are in need. Certain Christians in this world act like milk in water; milk in water may change the color of the water but also loses its quality. Instead of transforming the society, many Christians identify with the world by being seduced by it. Certain others act like oil in water, which does not mix with water. These types of Christians do not like to share their resources or qualities with anyone and act like watertight compartments as they shut their door to the people in need. And for these people their personal safety and security is more important.
I believe we can be different to others through,
1. Our words: Be careful what you speak. there is power in the words. It is vital to speak life-giving words! Lord George Gordon Byron an English poet said, “But words are things, and a small drop of ink. Falling, like dew, upon a thought produces. That which makes tthousands, perhaps millions think” So are your words an encouraging one?”
2. Our Works: Let our light shine before men so that they can see the good works and glorify our father in Heaven. The world that lived during the time of the early church knew that those people were truly Christians because of their love for one another. And today also, the world can be touched and transformed by our sincere love and empathy for one another and for our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
3. Our Ways: Could there be a more effective way of impacting others than by living differently? Everything about the way we do things and live should be different. Righteousness and justice should govern our lives. In the way we do our daily chores of life, the way we behave with other people, the way we handle our worries and stresses should always be in tune with the word of God.
4. Our Worship: A worship filled with the presence of God has power to change lives of unbelievers. Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
We can be different in these days and ages by leading lives of faith and reflecting Jesus through our lives. Those who see us let them see our lord through us.
May the grace of God be with you!
Reena Varghese
India International Church
References: Life Fellowship messages and http://www.lightoflife.com/Default.htm
"A Soul’s Anchor” is a daily inspirational message prepared to challenge your mind, inspire your heart, and motivate you to anchor your soul in the person of Jesus Christ.
If you know a friend who would enjoy receiving "A Soul’s Anchor" in their email box each day, tell them they can sign up by emailing us at subscribe@asoulsanchor.org . The messages may also be read at our website, http://www.asoulsanchor.org. To unsubscribe, please email, unsubscribe@asoulsanchor.org with your email in the subject line. To change to a weekly instead of a daily subscription, email weekly@asoulsanchor.org with your email in the subject line. For receiving messages by mail, please write to us at A Soul’s Anchor, India International Church, 3654 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
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