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Place every area of individual and community life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, without distinction between “sacred” and “secular.”
What does that really mean to us without distinction between sacred and secular. not only as the members of ILF organization but as Christians who are called to go out and make disciples of all nations in Mathew 28:19.
Colossians 3:23–24 says: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving”
We are called to love the Lord with a whole heart. We are to serve the Lord with all our strength and honor the Lord in all we do. Friends, It is the Lord Christ we are serving regardless whether we minister the “sacred” (a fellow believer) or a “secular” (somebody who does not share the same faith and belief system as we do.)
In short, as members of ILF ministry, we believe in serving all God’s children. With a non-judgmental attitude, we build relationship with and through community service where all our actions are based on the genuine and Christ like love. We share the inclusive love of God with everybody. Muslim, Christian, young and old, all belong to the kingdom of God. It is not our job to judge but to serve and share the love of God.
And we’ve seen the result friends. The great spiritual reward in living as a true biblical community during the past 4 years. The transformation of the hearts, of the lost souls who have chosen the Lord as their savior in our villages. The blessings of what God has done through ILF projects providing education, medical care and farming to name a few. This is how working with the community, by serving sacred and secular alike that represents the heart of God.
Let’s not forget that Holistic leaders free themselves from the selfish ambitions, Holistic leaders love with no judgment, holistic leaders are not prideful and only seek to please the Lord with a servant attitude.
Friends, it is easy to get lost in our social status at times, leadership position, title and even authority. That is why the holistic leadership model asks us to place every area of individual and community life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ
We have seen in practice that the biblical vision of community, has the power to bring us more in line with God’s will. We’ve had the privilege to take part working with community participation in all ILF projects. It is this biblical vision that will transform not only the community but our lives and our ministry… one soul, one heart and one life at a time. Respecting, working through and with real and unique members of the community who take the journey of faith together with us, challenge the way we understand our own identity and our purpose, encouraging us that every task we ( as a ministry) attempt would be much more biblical and effective in Jesus name.
So, my challenge for you this week is:
Share an example of how you have used the principal of serving the community, sacred or secular with Christ-like love. Can you share an individual testimony?
God bless you all, be safe and we’ll see you next week.
