are we fleeing or staying?
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 9:01PM 
Together for Adoption had a great post recently about the heroic love of Jesus mobilizing us to care for orphans...
Join us at the Oct 2-3 conference if you want more where this came from...
When the church began, it emphasized devotion to God and concern for others. But somehow it lost its way and the church became known for everything BUT love...
[During the age of the Roman Empire]...when the plagues hit, almost everyone abandoned the cities, fled into the hills, and sealed off the borders so no one could come in.
Except for the Christians.
They stayed and they cared for the sick and dying. Doesn’t that remind you of the heroic love of Christ?
So here’s the question: What compelled Christians to stay in the cities and care for the sick and dying?
Answer:
The heroic love of Jesus for them. We are convinced that it is this same love that will mobilize the church to greater care for orphans.
Reader Comments (1)
Very moving example of Christians being Jesus' hands and feet.