Worthy is the Lamb

     I am constantly being reminded to do everything for God's glory. When its been a long day and Im tired of being around my team or I just don't want to go back out for that last few hours of ministry I remember that it is all for God's glory. That Im not doing this so that my name can be known but so that others may come to know Christ. To God be the glory. On the days when I wonder if "giving up" my summer was worth it I remember that God is using me to reach people regarding eternity. If there are people around me who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior of their life and I sit back and do nothing I am basically saying it is okay for them to spend eternity in hell.

     God spoke to me through Revelation 5:11-13:

"Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying:
          “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
          to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
          and honor and glory and praise!”
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
          “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
          be praise and honor and glory and power,
          for ever and ever!”

     God reminded me that it is worth it because He is WORTHY! At the end of every long day (and boy oh boy have we had some long days) I take some time to myself to talk with God. I pray over and over again that my actions and attitudes would glorify His name. Im reminded again and again that even if I only impact the life of one person for Chirst this summer that is one more soul saved from an eternity in Hell. That is one more soul singing God's praise around the throne in Heaven.

       Over and over again I tell myself God's glory, God's glory, God's glory. The time I spending here sharing love and Christ with men, women, and children is worth it because Christ loved me enough to die for me and because I am saved by God's grace I am called so share that Good News with everyone.

     It is worth it because He is WORTHY! I will do everything to the best of my ability to bring the most glory to God.

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved." - 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

-Amanda

Will you remember us?

     When I first met Cosie she was shy, but happy to have people to play with. The next time we went to visit her orphanage, I sat with her while she colored and did her school work. She sang, laughed, and smiled because she loved having her picture taken. She had so much fun jumping and spinning in my arms. Her eyes sparkled with joy and happiness.
     Then she fell and as quick as her eyes were to initially sparkle with joy, they drained- she looked completely hopeless. I sat and rocked her, cuddling her, singing songs to her, and telling her over and over again that Jesus loved her. While I was sitting with Cosie a boy walked up and we started talking. He asked me, "will you remember us when you leave?"

     My heart hurts for these children. People come and go but no one stays- no one remembers them. There is no hope in that orphanage. Nigel is 17 but he knows that despite his situation, he has hope. He believes in Jesus with his whole heart and as he shared the Gospel with me, I realized most of these children have never known love. Until they know the love of another individual, they won't understand the love of God because they don't know what love is. God has called me here to love on these children; to sing to them, cuddle with them when they are sad, and play with them. I'm here for them. Jesus loves these children and is using me to show them His great love.

 

     My response to Nigel was, "I will definitely remember you because God has used you to teach me." Although he is in a home that offers him no hope, Nigel knows that he has hope in Christ. I pray that one day Cosie can understand this love too. I pray that one day the sparkle in her eye is permanent. I pray that one day Cosie will understand who Christ is and that His love will shine through her.

“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea." - Matthew 18:3-6

-Amanda