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Think About Such Things

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A New Way of ThinkingSome studies out there claim that the average Christian spends more time watching television in one evening than he or she spends reading the Bible during the entire week! That’s not smart.

Yet, if we want to have biblical thinking, we have to spend more time reading and studying the Bible. If it’s secular values we’re filling our minds with it’s worldly values that we’ll start to believe and talk about. But, if it’s the Bible we’re filling our minds with, it’s Biblical values that we will both believe and live out.

I’m not saying that you should never watch television. Don’t get me wrong. I like to sit down with my wife and watch a show now and again. But if I’m watching TV more than I’m in the Word of God, that’s when I’m creeping towards spiritual trouble!

The Bible says in Philippians chapter 4, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”

In other words, fill your mind with the Word of God! You’ll see your behaviors change right before your very eyes. Your thinking will be renewed and you’ll find yourself motivated and more capable of spreading the Good News Gospel with your world.

Get to Know Your Neighbors

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I know a young man whose parents almost divorced when he was 3 years old. Though this couple had grown up in church, neither of them had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Their marriage was on the rocks and they said that they had “irreconcilable differences.”

But, they had a neighbor who was a true follower of Jesus. That neighbor started to talk with this couple and get to know them. Pretty soon the neighbor clearly shared the Good News with them. The couple knew that they needed God to save their marriage, so they both made the decision to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Twenty-six years later they are happily married and are stronger than ever in their faith. And those neighbors are still some of this couple’s closest friends.

The Bible’s book of Titus says, “At his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.”

You never know what your neighbors are going through. They may seem okay on the outside, but inside they could be falling apart. Be bold in getting to know them. You never know when God will bring His truth to them through the message he’s entrusted to you. Wouldn’t that be exciting?!?

Conversation on an Airplane

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A European friend of mine invited me to his home off the coast of France. I met an American there, very young, extremely successful. He had just sold his high tech company for millions and was feeling pretty good about himself. I flew back to the UK on the same plane as this wealthy American and we started talking.

He told me, “Luis, I succeeded without God. I never needed him. I made my money all on my own. I never prayed.” I replied to him with two questions: First, I said, “Are there any other successful people you admire?” and then I asked, “Who do you think gave you your brains to make your money?” Because, you know, the Psalms say, “The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

He looked at me and said, “You really know how to stick a knife in and twist it!” From there, we began talking about the real definition of success. He eventually told me he was tired and went to sleep. But I continue to pray for this man.

Not everyone you talk to surrenders to Christ. But you and I may be one link in a chain of events that one day may lead them to receive Christ by faith.

Not every conversation you have with people is going to end in conversion. This one certainly didn’t. But, I keep praying that this man will remember the truth I shared with him, and that the Holy Spirit will convict him and he’ll respond to Jesus Christ. So, even if you don’t see people respond immediately, share the Good News anyway.