Who welcomes
Jesus said,
“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me” Mark 9:37.
When I read this I cannot help thinking of all the child refugees and their parents that are fleeing war and bad situations in their homeland. Innocent people who only want to live in peace. And while I get the need for border security. I also think we as Christians need to do what is right. We should not be getting political and demanding the borders be closed and legitimate refugees sent back to unsafe conditions.
We should however be doing all we can to help those refugees both before they reach our borders and at our borders.
Having said that there are many Christian organizations that are doing just that. As true believers in Christ Jesus we may not be able to go to the refugees but we can contribute to those organizations that are doing their best to help those in need both outside our borders and inside.
Remember the words of Jesus I quoted above,
“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not be but him to sent me” Mark 9:37.
In helping the innocent men women and children in the name of Christ we are receiving not just Christ but God the creator of the universe and everything in it.
Will you do what you can today to receive those in need?
Please think about it.
