Whose Child Is This?

So I just finished reading this book, "Whose Child Is This?" by Bill Wilson, about a guy who went into America's ghettos to create the most successful bus ministry and children's church program in the entire world; our own children's church was modeled after it. It's a great book, addictive and inspiring, and I thought I'll share some stuff I picked up from it.

"People respond to love and concern. They are tired of promises from people who disappear into the night. They want reality."

We aren't supposed to be there for someone only when something happens, or only for a short time. We are supposed to be there for someone whenever anything happens. All the time.

"Don't count on someone else's Christianity for your salvation. You look to Jesus."

Remember what Veron shared during cell group about what will happen to us when if Pastor Kong backslides or something? Yeah. The strength and dept of our Christian walk shouldn't be based on how strong or how solid someone else's walk is. Yes, we can be inspired by them, but we must never be walking with them.

"We all want a personal visitation from the Lord. So often it comes through personal visitation for the Lord."

Serve Him first.

"Countless well-meaning Christians have lived and died waiting for God to call them to something - and they never did anything while they were waiting. God can certainly speak through a burning bush or a pillar of fire, but we don't need to wait for such a sign...I believe the need is the call."

We can always pray to find our calling, but when there's a hurt to be healed, a need to be met staring right at you, are you going to ignore it and continue praying for a direct word from God for a calling, or pick the challenge up and make it your calling? Remember, ultimately we are called not to be a pastor, a businessman, a leader, or anything. Ultimately, we are all called to serve.