January 28 & 29

Some people may trip over a certain phrase in our 25-word vision statement. The word that can cause trouble is “more.” Here it is in context: The Vision of Dayspring Fellowship is “to glorify God by reaching out in love to more people, connecting them into authentic relationships, and growing up in maturity as followers of Christ.” Last week I pointed out that this vision depicts disciple-making and each one of us has part in this process. We can all reach out in love to more people! But how about this word, “more?” Is more necessarily better? It all depends. More of what? More broccoli doesn’t sound good, nor does more rain. But in this case we’re talking about people. Every person is important to God. If we are making disciples, why settle for just a few? Why not lead many to follow Christ? It’s exciting to read in Acts 2:47 - “The Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Note that “more” is a relative term. We should not only ask, “more of what?” But also, “more than what?” More than now. This is a vision of the future. More tomorrow than today. More this new year than last year. Why? There will always be more people who need to hear the good news, people who need to experience forgiveness, get off drugs, or get out of debt. There will always be more families who need healing. Know anyone with those needs? So do I. So let’s reach out in love to more people.
 
Trackbacks
  • Trackbacks are closed for this post.
Comments
  • No comments exist for this post.
Leave a comment

Comments are closed.