My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds,
of your saving acts all day long—
though I know not how to relate them all.
This past week I was deep in work then a day of vacation on Friday. I missed the news that the Supreme Court has made same-sex marriage the way of our land. I then get on Facebook and see all the people celebrating this decision, including many who I would think are grounded in faith in God.
My response is more of disbelief of where this country is headed than anything else. But I guess my job is not to get angry but to try to share with more people what I know is true. Not to battle in a political arena but just to make sure that the people in my sphere of influence know of God's saving Grace.
I also spent part of my day off watching pieces of the Bartlett funereal. It was beautifully done and absolutely heart breaking. That family continues to be amazing to me. Dave in particular has impacted so many lives and helped so many people including myself get on a path to know Jesus. I'm sure he has counselled others who have lost children and grandchildren in the past. Now his family is the one that needs support. But they are determined to use this life event to help Jesus shine, and even in the midst of their own suffering they are praising God and telling of his saving acts.
As believers, you and I need to be God's hands and feet to do his work.
Knut
I have a little different viewpoint on the gar marriage issue. I keep going back to Jesus and how he acted toward political and social issues. He didn't. He didnt' even once, that I know of, reference ANY social issue. Not the treatment of women in that time. Not the issue of human slavery that was everywhere. Not the political issue of the occupation and suppression of his own people. Nothing. Isn't that strange? His only mission is to keep his eyes on God and his plan. So, that's what I'm going to try to do with the gay marriage issue. I'm not protesting, or signing any petitions, or putting signs in my yard. I'm looking for God to show me that spending time on this issue isn't productive in terms of his mission. Do I think its wrong.......YUP. Is it my place to judge those who are wrapped up in it.......NOPE.
ReplyDeleteI was however shocked at the facebook thing. Really shocked.
I keep thinking about the Bartletts. I can't shake it. Its such a heartbreaker. Let me know when you want to go and visit. I am really impressed by how they are all handling it. Its really humbling to see.