thoughts from where I sit


Are you watching!
September 17, 2009, 6:09 pm
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I was doing a little studying today after our staff meeting (which is not something I usually get to do) and was reading in Ezekiel chapter 33. This chapter in my opinion is a job description for each person who considers them self a follower of Christ. This is what I mean:
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for [a] his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his ways and he does not do so, he will die for his sin, but you will have saved yourself.
There is a clear charge to each believer that says you are to open your mouth and speak. I understand what Saint Francis was saying to preach the Gospel and if necessary use words, but it seems to be a little contradictory to God’s Word. Still not convinced that you need to open your mouth, let me bring another scripture to attention. Romans 10:14; How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Not sure about you, but I want my feet to be beautiful. I want to tell the world about Him. I have been so blessed to have spent the last year of my life with an amazing group of young people. They have taught me more than they will ever know. My hope and prayer is that each one of them walks in the fullness of what God has for their lives. That they would never forget to open their mouths and tell people about Him, and that they would love with such a passion that all men would know that they are His. To the youth at Thrive you are amazing and Your Youth Pastor believe in you big time and love you. Go after Him today and everyday after this one. much love! PB


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Very well said! :)

Comment by Sarah Campbell

hey!people! how are yall! :D

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