Wednesday, July 6, 2011
sharingtheloveofChrist: Bib, or Apron?
sharingtheloveofChrist: Bib, or Apron?: "Have you ever considered the people around you in church? Are they wearing a spiritual bib or a spiritual apron? A SPIRITUAL BIB is: ..."
Bib, or Apron?
Have you ever considered the people around you in church? Are they wearing a spiritual bib or a spiritual apron?
A SPIRITUAL BIB is:
For people who only want to be fed.
For those who are not yet ready or willing to feed themselves.
For those who are more interested in being served than in serving.
For those who insist that the church exists for them and their needs.
For babes in the faith, those who haven't caught God's vision for their lives.
A SPIRITUAL APRON is:
For those who know that they are the church.
For those who don't mind getting their hands dirty.
For those who have a heart to serve others in Jesus' name.
For those who take the time daily to feed their spiritual hunger.
For those who are growing in faith, and desire to help others grow.
A survey was taken some years ago that asked, "What do you think the church exists for? Eighty-eight percent said, "The church exists to serve my needs and the needs of my family." In other words, 88% of Christians in America are still wearing bibs.
On the night when he was betrayed, just hours before he was crucified, Jesus, the very Son of God took off his outer garments, wrapped a towel around his waist to form an apron, and washed his disciples feet. When he was done he said, "I have just given you an example to follow." In other words, Jesus called his disciples to wear aprons, not bibs.
A SPIRITUAL BIB is:
For people who only want to be fed.
For those who are not yet ready or willing to feed themselves.
For those who are more interested in being served than in serving.
For those who insist that the church exists for them and their needs.
For babes in the faith, those who haven't caught God's vision for their lives.
A SPIRITUAL APRON is:
For those who know that they are the church.
For those who don't mind getting their hands dirty.
For those who have a heart to serve others in Jesus' name.
For those who take the time daily to feed their spiritual hunger.
For those who are growing in faith, and desire to help others grow.
A survey was taken some years ago that asked, "What do you think the church exists for? Eighty-eight percent said, "The church exists to serve my needs and the needs of my family." In other words, 88% of Christians in America are still wearing bibs.
On the night when he was betrayed, just hours before he was crucified, Jesus, the very Son of God took off his outer garments, wrapped a towel around his waist to form an apron, and washed his disciples feet. When he was done he said, "I have just given you an example to follow." In other words, Jesus called his disciples to wear aprons, not bibs.
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