"Charles Spurgeon once said that when a jeweler shows his best diamonds, he sets them against a black velvet backdrop. The contrast of the jewels against the black velvet brings out the luster. In the same way, God does his most stunning work where things seem hopeless. Wherever there is pain, suffering, and desperation, Jesus is. And that's where his people belong - among those who are vulnerable, who think nobody cares. What better place for the brilliance of Christ to shine?"
- Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
Perhaps this is why we don't see amazing things happen in our suburban comfortable churches - because things don't often seem hopeless when you have a decent income, a nice home, 2.3 kids and a sizeable 401k.
2 comments:
Beautiful and truthful quote and comment!!!!!! Now the question is what are we going to do with it so we apply it and own it?
I like that quote too I might have to read that book again ..I was in Roger's small group when he did that book 6 yrs ago and I remember not wanting to miss any of the studies but I had to have my gallbladder out:(
You have to have that heart and mindset and look for those people no matter where you live or where they live. When God puts you in that place to reach out to them you have to be obedient and bold enough to do just that..reach out..and it might just be in Springboro...outside doesn't always reflect inside.
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