The Church of Omaha is a place of hope; a place of healing.
What does that mean for others? What does that mean for us? What is hope? Can someone be healed of emotional pain as well as physical pain? Do we as the body of Christ foster an atmosphere conducive to hope and healing?
Please keep reading if you want answers to these questions....
Hope is a commodity that society is in desperate need of. The economy, politics, and just plain life have caused people to feel despondent and without hope. Politicians attempt to use this word and synonymous words in an attempt to sway the votes to their agenda; but can there be real hope offered?
I boldly say, YES! The hope that comes from Jesus Christ is not based on the market or politics or anything man has to offer. The hope that Jesus Christ offers is based in Himself and He is truth! Numbers 23:19 explains that God is not a man that he can lie or change his mind. In other words, if God says something, it will come to pass. Therefore the hope we have in Him is truth!
Furthermore, this hope we have is IN us and we are instructed to give every one an answer who would ask about it. This is found in 1 Peter 3:15.
Paul explains to the Colossians that we have Christ IN us, which is the hope of glory!
So, the question turns to you now: are you sharing the "hope of glory" (Christ) with others? Does your lifestyle cause others to see Jesus Christ and make them ask you about the hope within you? Think on these questions for a moment.
OK: what about healing? TCOO is a place of hope; a place of healing. Physical healing sometimes takes center stage because it is noticeable. But what about emotional healing? What about deliverance from fear? Are these any less important? NO! And neither should they be any less celebrated.
Just as our society is surrounded by hopelessness, there are also a lot of hurting people in community. It is up to us to live such a "salty" lifestyle and be so bright with the "light" of truth that others are willing to see Jesus in us and on us.
The Church of Omaha is a place of hope and a place of healing. May lives be changed daily in our communities, on our jobs, in our schools, on the streets, and not just when we come together for worship.
I have a challenge for you today... let's take this hope and healing out of the "four walls" of TCOO and TAKE IT TO THE STREETS!
Who's with me?
Who will join me in reaching out to someone today with hope and healing?
I'll see you on the streets....
