Let's Do Something

In order to be effective in reaching people, we must purpose to do something. We must grow so sick of the status quo we can no longer just stand by and watch what others are doing. This is how we differentiate between compassion and concern. We can be concerned about something and do nothing. It is possible to watch Sally Strothers on TV pleading for relief for starving children and just shake our heads and say “isn’t that awful” if we are only concerned. Compassion, on the other hand, demands action. Compassion will always cause us to act. It was compassion that caused Christ to heal and help those He came into contact with. It was compassion that caused Him to cry out at Gethsemane, “Thy will be done!” It was compassion that caused Him to go to the cross. He was not just concerned about our sinful state, He had compassion for us. Thank God! When we purpose in our heart to do something we are, like Christ, moving with compassion. In one sense we could say that compassion mandates risk. We must dare to take a risk. Many never purpose to produce because of plain old fear. There is no room for fear in church leadership. It is time for us to square our shoulders and step out into the water of God’s purpose. We can never accomplish anything for the kingdom if we never go anywhere. The harvest is worth the risk. So come on. Let’s do something for our Lord!