Needs met with Jesus

We've been learning that God provides for our personal needs. But, what about when we see a need someone else has, and it doesn't seem like God is meeting it? Ah. Here's a hard-hitting truth for us as Christians: we are the hands and feet of Jesus on earth (1 Corinthians 12:27). So that means that when there's a need, we could be asked to meet it.

Now we're not meant to start throwing money into every need that comes along; nor are we called to apply to go on every mission trip. But, it does mean that when we find something that breaks our heart and it feels like a prompt from God, we should sit up and take notice. Maybe God is calling us to a particular area of mission or asking us to give up our daily coffee in order to bless someone else.

Whether it's time, money or effort, let's be sure to pray things through first. Taking it to God will either fire us if it's really him nudging us take action or it will ground us from possible burn-out. Let's get God's perspective before we launch into anything. Talk to older, wiser Christians or chat things through with our pastor or minister. Meeting the needs of the world through the power of Jesus is amazing; so let's make sure we're doing it in whatever way we can.



So what now? One practical step: choose an organisation that always gets your attention. Do some research and find out what they're about and what their needs are, then get praying.





— SCRIPTURE —

'All of you together are the one body of Christ.' 1 Corinthians 12:27 TLB
— SOULFOOD —

Rev 19-22, Luke 19:1-21, Ps 116:1-11, Pro 8:8-9