We started out the day with our usual devotional. Marcos talked about the account in Mark when Jesus asked the disciples who people thought he was. Then Christ made the question more personal and asked, "But what about you?" "Who do you say I am?"
We may answer a question one way but when a question is asked in a direct manner, we usually respond differently. I was reminded of the book that we studied for a few weeks. I referenced it a few times in other blogs about the questions it asks and sometimes those questions can be hard to answer.......but I think they are good questions. If we do not take actions to strengthen our faith, it will not grow. How can we continue to live, thinking that Christianity is accomplished by attending worship one hour a week?
The New Testament Christians seemed to think there was more to it than that. Yes, the Church did meet on "the first day of the week" but they also met daily. Christ and his teachings changed their life dramatically. Some gave up everything, not turning back. The Church in Laodicea was warned about being lukewarm. Is this something that we can fall into and yet not know it?
So, who do we say Christ is? Is your walk with Christ stronger each day or has it become lukewarm? Is your life different than others in the world? I don't mean only believing in God because even Satan believes in God. What if Christ returned before tomorrow? Would you be ready? Again, not easy questions to answer but we were never promised that being a Christian would be easy.
One dental patient brought her baby to clinic today. Everyone was given a turn to spend time the baby and she did not mind. From arm to arm she went, without crying. Juan and his new friend in the pharmacy.
I think that Kemmel made her a computer-techie! She will apply for a job with us one day :)
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