November 22
One Thing
But remember the root command: Love one another.
John 15:17 (The Message)
I am still soaking it in. I am still digesting the results of a thirty-four question survey we gave to our men at church. We asked them what was important to them as men interested in following Christ and growing together in Him. Some of their answers surprised me, but I'm beginning to see the light.
Though there were a few disconnects, at the root level, they embraced Christ’s command. When asked what the top priority for men’s ministry should be, they responded with “building relationships” which, is exactly what Christ did. We also asked, if they could only do one thing with the men of the church, what would it be. The questionnaire gave them a long list of options. Would they want a Bible study, or prayer, or food and fellowship? The list ran on, but the majority picked out one thing, and their response reminded me of our Lord Himself. Overwhelmingly, they said, I would like to “help someone in great need.”
Love, it seems, reaches out. Love is action. This week our men reminded me of Christ's great command: “Let us love one another.”
Lord, help us find a way to take action, to show love, to build relationships that bear fruit. Amen.
One Thing
But remember the root command: Love one another.
John 15:17 (The Message)
I am still soaking it in. I am still digesting the results of a thirty-four question survey we gave to our men at church. We asked them what was important to them as men interested in following Christ and growing together in Him. Some of their answers surprised me, but I'm beginning to see the light.
Though there were a few disconnects, at the root level, they embraced Christ’s command. When asked what the top priority for men’s ministry should be, they responded with “building relationships” which, is exactly what Christ did. We also asked, if they could only do one thing with the men of the church, what would it be. The questionnaire gave them a long list of options. Would they want a Bible study, or prayer, or food and fellowship? The list ran on, but the majority picked out one thing, and their response reminded me of our Lord Himself. Overwhelmingly, they said, I would like to “help someone in great need.”
Love, it seems, reaches out. Love is action. This week our men reminded me of Christ's great command: “Let us love one another.”
Lord, help us find a way to take action, to show love, to build relationships that bear fruit. Amen.