John 3:17
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Tina Fey was quoted as saying, “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.” I have also heard it said by others, “Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution.” I think God had this in mind when He sent Jesus to die on the cross for us.
John 3:17 in the Message Bible puts it more like this, “God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again.” You see, God saw the problem. He could have just wagged His finger at us and told us all the things we were doing wrong. However, that would not solve the problem. Instead, He had a solution in mind all the time., GRACE!
We humans would make life a lot better if we practiced this principle. When we stand back, watch the news, and just point out all the bad in this world, we become part of the problem. I am not trying to get all political here any more than God was when He sent Christ to die for our sins. I am just saying we need to learn to love, forgive, offer grace, and help when and where we can. I know sometimes that means just praying, but that is powerful stuff!
It is easy to get wrapped up in all the negativity around you. Just remember by getting wrapped up in it, you have become part of it. Don’t be part of the problem,
be part of the solution.
Lord, help me add to the solutions and not the problems that are around me. ~amen
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