The Eyes of Christ

We need to see with eyes of Christ. The eyes of compassion were how Christ looked upon the common man during His earthly ministry, and that is how He wants us to look upon our fellow man.

"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd."(Matthew 9:36)

"Then Jesus called His disciples unto Him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way."(Matthew 15:32)

"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."(Matthew 19:26)

"So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him."(Matthew 20:34) Jesus gave them both physical and spiritual sight. He gives us spiritual sight when we receive Him as personal Savior. 

"Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.(Matthew 24:42) Jesus tells us to be watchful, because we don't know when Christ will return.

Looking through the eyes of Christ, we are able to see the opportunities to minister to both those that need a Savior and those that already know Him. We are so blinded to what some people are doing that we miss the opportunity to minister to their need.

Give Others Something To Be Thankful For

There are many opportunities to help the less fortunate, because we definitely have plenty to be thankful for. You can donate to your local food bank, local thrift store, and even donate blood. That last one is difficult for me, because I never seem to be prepared for donating it. I have a blood type that is universal. I am always getting calls from the blood drive. Another way that you could help out those don't have the financial means to celebrate this wonderful holiday would be to help serve Thanksgiving dinner to them. Everyone should be able to be thankful for what they have.

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: because His mercy endureth for ever."(Psalms 118:1)

Stop Complaining and Do Something About It

How many times have I heard someone talk about the right type of music or the right movies. I think that it is time that we stop complaining and get out of our complacency and do something to change that. I will do my part with my blogs and be a light in this dark world. I want Christ to be glorified in what I do. I am no musician or film director, but I am going to do something about it. There are many people that have gotten into the game and done great things for the Lord. Don't make the excuse of "I don't have the skills to play in the game." We can all make excuses, but that does not change anything.

"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him."(Colossians 3:17)

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless 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."(Galatians 2:20)

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."(I Corinthians 10:31)

Let us change people's lives, as Christ changed ours. Use what God has given you, and don't hold back. Do it all to the glory of God.

Reach Out

We need reach out to people, and not let their differences keep us from reaching out. When we hesitate, we allow them to fall farther in their despair. You never know what might happen in the next couple of hours, days, and weeks, but take an interest in a person and get to know them. Don't be shallow and do it because it makes you feel good. Do it because you genuinely care. I cannot remember any times that I have been one of those people to cut someone out or just completely ignore someone. I have never had any friends that were on the verge of doing something drastic like suicide, but it is something that has become prevalent in our society. You see someone that is an outcast, go talk to them and listen to them. I have seen despair and it does not go away easily, but when you reach out to someone and pray with them; you can help them to get on the road to recovery. Jesus is the one that makes all things equal. He has seen despair, before He went to the cross; He was burdened with a load of cares and sins, and asked that God might take it away from Him. He carried our sins to the cross so that we might be saved. When have done all that was humanly possible; then reach out and grab the hand of God and He will save you. I know that things like depression are real, and it clouds the mind like a big black cloud and it rages within you. Once you know Jesus as your personal Savior; you are never alone.

I waited for you today
But you didn't show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are You still there?
[Chorus:]
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone

And though I cannot see You
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life

We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
[Chorus]

We cannot separate
You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
(Never Alone- Barlow Girl)