My heart breaks for Japan. Only 1% of Japanese people proclaim to be Christians. Over 12000 died in the recent Tsunami/hurricane. That means over 10000 unbelievers PERISHED for ETERNITY. This isn’t something we should just look at, and think “oh that’s sad”…this should dramatically alter our view of world missions. Can a God fearing Christian look at those statistics, and go about living a comfortable, self-centered lifestyle. Really, can you??? We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and go and make disciples. If it is so critical, than why is it that we get more excited about a football game, or what our friends are doing this weekend, than what God is doing in the Kingdom?
There are so many Christians in this country, who think that praying a prayer is their ticket to heaven. There is so much more to Christianity to that. And Christianity costs MUCH MORE than one little prayer. The saddest thing is that so many people in the U.S. and elsewhere, know just enough about Christianity to give them a false sense of security that they’re going to heaven.
Being a Christian is about more than just assurance of salvation, it comes with responsibility and calling. The Lord has called you to be salt and light, and to proclaim the name of the Lord? But will you? What has your faith cost you? What things, opportunities, or time have you given up for the Lord? It is time for our generation to repent and turn to God and trust Him in everything, and for everything. It’s time to let Him be Lord over your life, and reign in and through you.
May we not forget our brothers and sisters, as well as the thousands of unbelievers in Japan. Let us pray for comfort, relief, and changed hearts.
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