Intentionally Relational
Do you ever have periods in your life that you are so busy that your time is consumed with projects, activities and everything expect being with people? I just spent time with my dear brother in the Lord, Tom Sikes, pastor of a church in Meridian, Miss. Tom was part of a team that traveled to Venezuela to minister to the Warao Indians.
Repeatedly Tom reminded our team that the key to sharing the gospel starts with the relationship we have with God. It also involves the relationship the Lord has with us and that we have with one another. Thank you so much Tom for making me stop and remember that time is not about time, even out there in the middle of the jungle in Venezuela. Time is also not about how much we can get accomplished in one day. Instead, time, a blessing given to us from God, is about relationships and loving people in the name of Jesus.
Regardless of where you might be today, the United States, Venezuela or some other foreign country, start your day by spending time with the Lord. When you begin your day focused upon God, you will be better equipped to venture out into the world and love others in the name of Jesus. Adopt Colossians 3:12 as your verse of scripture to meditate upon today:
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
To love others as Christ did does not come naturally for most of us. We must strive to be intentionally relational. In other words, we must deliberately choose to be longsuffering, kind, patient and loving with others.
