Hebrews 10:24
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April 7, 2010
Outbursts of Love
Hebrews 10:24
EARS TO HEAR is the radio ministry of FAMILIES. BY GOD. For EARS TO HEAR, here’s Tim Glisson.
The Golden rule guides us to treat others the way we want to be treated. So when friends are going through a stressful time, Jesus would have us be there for them.
If you have friends who are foster parents or are adopting from the Child Welfare System, that time is probably now.
Raising someone else’s child is simply different from producing your own: simply the strain of the courts added to the interferences of government exasperated by a child’s past can tax the most ardent Christian warrior.
The book of Hebrews has a suggestion for how we can help. “Think of ways” it reads “to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds” .
“Think” is a key word because it’s both active and creative. A thoughtful gift is much more appreciated than a token. I know of a couple that doesn’t just babysit another family’s kids, they actually swap houses with them for the night as well. That’s thoughtful.
And imagine the impact on a family if we encourage kids and adults alike to “outbursts” of love and good deeds? Cycles will certainly be broken – dysfunction will be displaced – and lives will be changed.
They will be because it’s God will – but He wants us to listen and obey.
Do you have EARS to HEAR? If so, won’t you please visit our website at FAMILIESBYGOD.org. For EARS TO HEAR, I’m Tim Glisson.
