“Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’ So the
man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter
said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name
of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’"
(Acts 3:4-6)
As I thought about our church and the
many other churches within our community I wondered, what we can actually
offer. Most churches do not have the financial and material resources that most
unemployed people need – such as housing, food, utilities, jobs, and medical
resources. But I was reminded once again of what the church DOES have. Churches
DO have Jesus! And Jesus is who people really need. Jesus can bring people into
a relationship with Almighty God who Himself owns all the resources on a
thousand hills. And He’s the One the church can offer to the community. The
church’s mission is to introduce people to JESUS.
Scripture says “My GOD shall supply all
your needs according to His riches in glory IN CHRIST JESUS.” (Philippians 4:19)
Only Jesus can truly satisfy the emptiness in the human heart. Only Jesus can
forgive sins. Only Jesus can encourage us by His abiding presence in overcoming
fear. There is no better way to encourage someone than to tell them about
Christ and His love.
-- Michael W. Bilsza, excerpted from a letter to the editor in the
Coshocton Beacon
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