Micah 1-2; Hebrews 6

"For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."  Hebrews 6:10

Chapter 6 of Hebrews is really a an encouragement for the new believers to press on and to continue to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises God has for them. (Heb 6:12) What strikes me in this passage is not only are these early believers encouraged to not to become sluggish but, they had already had a reputation of being a people who have shown love by ministering to the saints and known for being a people who honor the Lord.  Let that be said of us, and people of The Cornerstone.  Today is a great day to evaluate my reputation.  When people think of us to do they see a people who minister to the Lord by ministering to others?  What are you known for?  Are you the person with the quick temper or is critical of everyone else; or are you the one who seems to show Christ love.  Scriptures are clear that they will know we are Christians by our love.  I have a Cornerstone Church sticker on my car and it constantly reminds me that as I drive around people are watching.  I am thoughtful of what people may think about me being a Christian as I cut them off.  Now, that is a simple illustration but, in all honesty the church has suffered because of the reputation and actions of people who call themselves Christian.  I know of other religious leaders who have said, if Christians acted like a Christian according to the scriptures everyone would be a Christian or at least want to be one.  There some truth to that.  So today realize your actions and reputation is critical in the advancing of the Kingdom of God. 

Let's love on people today,

Pastor Joe