It's not all about you!

I was reading the book of James today and there are so many good things in there. It is a quick read, if you haven't done your reading today, James would be a good place to start.

James 5:19-20 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

As I read that passage, I was reminded of my first blog a few days ago. John 11:11 and Revelation 11:11 both talk about people being raised from the dead. Yes, I do plan on raising people from the dead- both physically and spiritually, who wants to do that with me? Okay, that was a rabbit trail. To get back on track now; When these people were raised from the dead, it benefited them greatly. Of course, they were no longer in heaven with the Lord which is our greatest benefit and prosperity, but to come back to life and be able to impact this world is profound. But, it is not only profound for them, it is profound for every one around them.

Just think about it. Lazarus had a mom that needed him, he had family and friends that counted on him. What if he was the only one in town that knew how to make shoes, what if he was the only one that knew how to start a fire, what if his job was to milk the cows? Of course each of these things I listed are silly examples and 'what ifs' but the reality is, everyone is counted on by someone in this life.

We are not here alone. You may feel alone and if so, it is time for you to do something for someone else. But, hear me now. You were not put here for isolation. You were put here to impact the lives of those around you. When you turn a sinner from the error of his way, when you bring someone back to life, physically or spiritually, you save a soul and cover a multitude of sins. When a multitude of sins is covered, when a person is brought back to life- these things impact people. When people are impacted, they look for the root of that impaction. The root of every thing you do should lead people back to the Lord. We need to look at the 2nd chances that the Lord gives to us and to those around us as opportunities to impact the world for the prosperity of the Kingdom of God. We need to work together to strengthen the inheritance of our Savior Jesus Christ. For Him and to Him, that should be our battle cry. Ask the Lord to show you how to impact someone for Him today.

Be blessed, my friends