Good Morning Friends,
“For, as I have often told you before and now
say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their
destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their
shame. Their mind is on earthly things.” (Philippians 3:18-19)
I am challenged and chastened by Paul’s
attitude toward those who are not Christians. When he thought of those who were
enemies of the cross, there were tears in his eyes. There was no sense of them
getting what they deserve. There was no joy in the vindication of those who do
believe. There was just deep sorrow for the fate of those who don’t believe.
The prayer of Bob Pierce, founder of World
Vision, was “Break my heart with the things that break the heart of God.” Paul’s
heart was broken by non-believers. His heart reflected the heart of God.
Is your heart broken by the things that break
God’s heart? Are you willing to pray Bob Pierce’s prayer, asking Him to work to
break your heart?
When you think of non-believers, think of the
emptiness of a life focused only on earthly things. Think of the Christless eternity
they face. Think of what they are missing without a personal relationship with
God. Think of what they’ll miss forever.
May those thoughts break your heart … and mine,
too!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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