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| ¡°For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.¡± ( Luke 12:48 , NKJV ) |
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Front row seats. I¡¯m amazed at what people will pay to get front row seats for professional basketball games. They want to be close to the action, have sweaty players land in their laps, and even hear what the coach says to the players during a time out. Front row seats give you a special vantage point.
Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum had front row seats for the ministry of Jesus. They saw more miracles and heard more sermons than anyone else. More than anyone in the whole world, they had a unique opportunity to enter the kingdom and work for the King. Since, however, they failed to take advantage of their privilege, Jesus says that they will be judged more harshly than those who had to make do with less.
As Christians living in America, there is no doubt that we have been blessed with exceptional equipment to do the Lord¡¯s work. We have affluence, numbers, talent, education, buildings and amazing religious freedom. Let us be vigilant, not underachieving like the cities of Galilee. No doubt God is expecting us to use our impressive blessings to His glory. |
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Lord, we are richly blessed. Help us to recognize the exceptional kindness that You have shown us, and help us to accept the responsibilities that accompany such an endowment. In Jesus¡¯s name. Amen. - RICHARD E. WOLFE, Urbana, Illinois |
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