HOW JESUS LOVED, Part 2
WORD OF THE DAY:"INVOLVED"
Scripture reference: Matthew 4:17 - Matthew 5:2:
As I read Matthew this morning, no notable word popped out at me from the Scriptures
"involved" = "To be committed, or engaged in. To engage the interests,
Everyone is not called out to travel around the country like Jesus did. But we can involve
How do we prepare to be ready? Our feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
Has no one asked you to give or serve? God has. Your gift will make room for you. Get busy
What is the opposite of involvement? Nonchalance, cool indifference, apathy, being unconcerned,
Let us love as Jesus loved. Let us involve ourselves in the things of God and do those things
-Carol Kenreigh
which would describe how Jesus loved. However, as I read Matthew chapter four, one
thing became increasingly clear: Jesus was involved. He participated fully. He
did whatever was necessary, whenever it was necessary, to find the lost, to set the
captives free, to bind up their wounds, to preach, to teach and to heal. He concerned
himself with the work for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
or emotions, or commitment of; to be involved in the work of the ministry. To include
oneself in something."
ourselves with the things of God here at home. First and foremost, we can be concerned
enough about the things of God, to the end we take action on the Word we know. Then, whenever
the opportunity is presented, we can be ready to act, ready to answer, ready to serve.
Get into the Word and begin walking in it.
doing what God is both working in you, and willing in you to do.
noncommittal, disengaged, a sideline sitter. Complacency never won anyone to the Lord.
which God has uniquely gifted us and individually called us out to do, which will bless others
and bring God glory and praise. Amen.
God's Word Daily Back Issues 1-36
God's Word Daily BAck Issues 37-73
BACK TO What's New Page
BACK TO H2Oart Home Page
BACK TO PFALgrad Home Page
c.Carol Kenreigh, 2001. All rights reserved.