Great Opportunity

A few days ago I had a thought. It is always nice to have a thought. Here's my newest thought: "We have 250+ children and teenagers at church. God must expect us to minister to them." Many young people today have no one who believes in them or shows interest in them. We have a wonderful opportunity to change lives for eternity.

I asked our congregation to give special attention to individual youth who attend our church. Get to know them. Find out what their interest are. Let them know that we are glad to see them and believe in them. We know kids who live with no living relative. They have been passed on to step parents, girlfriends, etc. God loves everyone. The greatest mark of a Christian is our love for people.

Luke 18:16 - 17 (NKJV) But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” We all need some children in our lives to bless. In Mark 9 Jesus gave such a brilliant object lesson. Mark 9:35 - 37 (NKJV) And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” Then He took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.”

Look for opportunities around you to be a blessing to people. Remember that kids are people. At Cornerstone Church, we love kids.

Peace,

Stan