I read recently that some are convinced that if WWII did not happen the History Channel would not exist. He goes on to explain that “it seems that the vast majority of HC’s programming either deals with the war in general or Hitler in particular. Hitler’s bodyguards. Hitler’s hideouts. Hitler and the occult. Hitler’s suicide.” One of his henchman, Dr. Josef Mengele, was dubbed “The Angel of Death” because of his horrific work with Jewish prisoners. He saw them as experiments to be played with, not as humans who were God’s image bearers.
Back in the late 70s/early 80s, pop singer, the late B.J.Thomas came out as a Christ-follower. A string of records and awards followed in the Christian music industry. I remember one of his songs was entitled Using Things and Loving People. That is the correct order. But sadly, we often tend to turn it around and say, “Love things and use people.”
How do you see people? For the past 2 months I have been preaching a series called “Eyes Wide Open” where I focused on how Jesus saw people. The final sermon is this Sunday and it focuses on the woman caught in adultery in John 8. A poster child for one who needed grace in a big way. And Jesus came through! But it causes me to question my own response to people.
Please join me in person or via live stream at 9 and 10:45. You can find the links to the live stream (the church’s FB page or YouTube) on the church’s website (ovcf.org). If you can’t be here or watch, then please say a prayer for us.
I remember BJ Thomas … and that song, too! I guess we’re dating ourselves, aren’t we … but that’s ok.
May loving well always be our mantra.
Yes we are dating ourselves Linda. But that’s ok😂
Prayers for you, Bill!
Thank you Martha. Much appreciated
Since the purpose of Jesus on this earth was to seek the lost, I believe he seen them as either lost or saved. Those who believed who He said He was were saved, the rest were lost. He certainly seen all through His love for mankind. And since He was full of grace, He seen mankind through grace.
And I, for one, am glad for that grace.