Connecting

I once heard a speaker explain that the 10 commandments were just the beginning. That Christ's coming would ultimately explode them into something much larger. Infinity beyond the reach of the top 10...

Example: OT-Don't murder. NT-Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Not only are am I not supposed to kill people, with the heart of Christ I should pray for them.

The connection for me in this is watching some people I love more than words getting closer to the end of their days. I don't think either have ever accepted Jesus. They have been burned beyond belief by religious people who thought their self-righteous attitudes enabled them to condemn others. The result could be...

If people are so turned off by Christians that they don't want to accept Christ, then what? Then the result of one "Christian's" behavior is that another may be eternally lost. Now I know we all have our free will and all that jazz, but the connection is there for me. I am watching it all play out in front of my eyes and have been seeing it for more than 20 years. My, our, behavior as Christians in the world does affect others. Potentially for eternity.

Lord, thank you for how this season will somehow bring glory. I can't see it all, but you can. Please, Lord, two miracles. One for each of the people I love so much. Two hearts turned to you. I know it is never too late. Bring the truth into their hearts, their eyes, someone's lips. As the days tick away, Father, please bring all of us closer to you. I love you. In Jesus' name, Amen.