Living thru a Bad Day...

Hey all,

No, I didn't have a bad day. Haha...but that was the theme over the past few weekends at church. Btw, I'm currently attending Hope Church, led by Ps Paul and Janine Allen. http://home.austarnet.com.au/hope/

Anyway, Ps Paul's message this week was based on John 19:25-27.

"Near the cross...When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved (John) standing nearby, he said to his mother,"Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."

Take home message: "Be sure to take care of those near to you". The example was set by Jesus, that although He was having His worst day ever (He was being crucified & all the sin of the world hung on his shoulders), He still took time out to care for those within His reach. How sweet is our Saviour...The following are the main points of the sermon with regard to our roles as neighbours to those close to us:

1. I will be there when you need me most

An interesting fact: The highest divorce rate in the US at the moment is amongst soldiers. This is because their wives were not willing wait for their husbands who were away fighting a war. How sad...especially when the marriage covenant they took vows "love through sickness and health, till death do us part".

"Look out for one another's interest, not just your own" - Phil 2:4

2. I will choose to be tight over being right

It's true. Sometimes human nature just drives us to want to be right all the time. Even with relationships at stake. For eg, as Christians, we sometimes argue to convince others about the Bible, but many times, end up scaring people away. Jesus never forced himself into anyone's heart. But instead loved us so much, that we give ourselves willingly to Him. That's what separates Christianity from many other religions. That Christ first loved us, and died for us, that we may know Him.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins" - 1 Pet 4:8

3. I will always be honest with you

Good relationships require honesty & transparency. I think most of us struggle with this one...The Bible calls the devil the father of all lies and the accuser of the brethren. Being dishonest puts us in a similar category to him and makes us subject to his accusations.

4. I will value you for who you are

"...love your neighbour as you love yourself" - Luke 10:29

The point being made was that we should not show conditional love. When God first loved us, He loved us just the way we were. Sinful, dirty, smelly, and what have you...Sure, he wants us to change and become more like Jesus. But if we don't, that doesn't mean he loves us any less. Our love for those around us should be no different.

Oh wells, just wanted to share that with everyone. Hope it wasn't too heavy. Btw, I had Holy Communion today. I wish they had it more than once a month. Twice would be good. Until next time...=)

         

Comments

[maverick]

Haha,.. come back here la and we have communion every week, just in case you forgotten.

[YueLi]

Hey Dru, that was sooo gd.
I relate to the second point the best :) i think alot of times, when i was a non christian, i try to do things 'the right way' and in turn screw up alot of other stuff. I'm glad Jesus changed my life and I'm glad you have Him as your best friend/father/teacher/helper/soul comforter...the list nv ends

Continue to be inspired! U're great...cant wait to see u!

[Priscilla]

Hi Dudu boy!!!

Good sermon - and thanks for typing that up so everyone can benefit from it too!!

Miss you,
Lim2

[Darrel]

Hey Drew, I finally got a break from my 9-5 schedule (it's not really tt bad, but I like to exagerate :D) neways that was a great sermon and thanks for taking the time to share it. I've just been thinking about how lazy I've gotten with bloggin and how I haven't written for months although there were so many things that God has been doing and speak to me. Neways u should be back today, how long u gonna be down for? We Definitely gotta meet up and do something. :D Seeya soon

Daz

[Andrew]

Hey Ben! thanks for dropping by. haha...yea i do miss the way RLC does Holy Communion. very...majestic!

To everyone who read the whole thing, thanks for reading and im glad it blessed u all.

And Daz!! im back in sydney already! so u better get back here asap :P

[Jeanne]

3rd point: smelly?
=P

[Andrew]

Andrew to Jeanne:

its the 4th point la! :)
yea, He loves us even when we are smelly, just say u never mandi...to God no problem...He doesn't love u any less! keke...=P