Wednesday, April 17, 2013

BOB RAMBO



Hi!  I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.  In the last half of the 2nd century, two PLAGUES swept through the Roman Empire.  One-third of the population died as a result.



Cities were the hardest-hit; those who were able fled, leaving the sick and dying behind.  But one group stayed behind to help - the Christians.  They stayed because Jesus had told a story about showing compassion to those in need - the story of the Good Samaritan.



Many of the Christians who stayed got sick and died too - but their actions had a tremendous impact on everyone, and many chose to follow Jesus because of what they had witnessed.



Sometimes we lose sight of what it means to be a Christian.  It's not about believing the “right” things or “defending our faith” against all the “undesirables” in the world.  Being a Christian means loving God and loving others in the name of Jesus.  It means showing compassion - helping those in need when we can.



Today - let's be people of compassion.



MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!