These devotions are a part of casting vision to our leaders. I want to do everything I can to help them remember that they are making a difference for the kingdom of God and spreading the love of Jesus effectively. All the while challenging them to stretch in their own walk with Christ.
April 5, 2015
Happy Resurrection Morning!
This past weekend I had the privilege
to hold one of God’s greatest gifts, a newborn baby. As I looked down on this precious
bundle of joy, I became overwhelmed with how much of a huge responsibility I
have, no we have, in sharing the gospel message with all that we come into
contact with, especially children.
When you think that God has
given us the opportunity to share the story of how much He loves each and everyone
of His children, it can be an enormous feeling of responsibility.
After thinking about that consider
this, we are accountable to God for each child’s safety that we are entrusted
with.
That can be scary.
These are just two reasons
why we must have training sessions like the ones we offer or require. We are
responsible for the well being of these children.
Here is a quick scripture
just to show how serious Jesus took teaching children and caring for children.
Luke 17:1-2
Jesus said to his
disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come,
but woe to anyone through whom they come. 2 It
would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around
their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.
That’s pretty serious.
In light of what God wants
His children to hear and understand, these consequences should be taken
seriously. We not only are responsible for their safety and well being, we are
also responsible for communicating to them the good news of the resurrection of
Jesus. That friends, can make a difference for eternity!
Once you become a follower of
Christ it’s our responsibility to do this whether it’s children or adults. Jesus commanded us to do this Mathew 28:19-20
Thank you for doing all you
can, to keep our children safe!