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The Lord is my banner
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Time in Irvine,California, USA
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Amateur Christians
READ: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
The love of Christ compels us. —2 Corinthians 5:14
The word amateur has been redefined over the years and has lost the luster of its original meaning. The English word comes from the Latin word amore, which means “to love.” An amateur is someone who does something simply for the love of it.
In today’s way of thinking, receiving payment moves you into a “higher” category—that of a professional. The reasoning is that if someone is willing to pay for your service, you must be really good. An amateur, therefore, is considered to have less skill or talent.
As I read my Bible, however, I see a different hierarchy of values. During the time of Jesus, the religious professionals were using their position to gain power and prestige for themselves, not to serve the people. Jesus didn’t choose those who were wise, mighty, or noble by human standards (1 Cor. 1:26). He sought those willing to follow Him and be trained for loving service.
In today’s world, the scene is much the same. God is still looking for “amateurs,” those who will serve the Lord for the sheer love of it. Compelled by our love for Jesus, may we, like the disciples and apostles before us, proclaim the love of God for the world by following Christ’s example of loving and serving others.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow: If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. —Featherstone
One proof of our love for God is our love for our neighbor.
Our Daily Bread 28th June 2008
topsy turvy-ed @ 7:15 PM
Who Am I
I'm Lois, a human being saved and currently alive by God's grace.
[I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.
Galations 2:20]
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God's gift, that's why we call it the present.”
“Arbeit macht das Leben süß” - "Work makes life sweet" :D
Loves
God
Studying (studying is good for your health) - Arbeit macht das Leben süß
Reading the Bible
Having fellowship my family in Christ
Rock Climbing
Cycling
Tennis
Blading
Badminton
