You Are Perfect In All Of Your Ways....

In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, the young ruler who thought he had it all together and was perfect in his own eyes ran up to Jesus and says," What do I have to do to inherit eternal life"? Jesus says go and sell what you have, give to the poor and follow me. With that directive the young ruler left saddened because he had much. In his eyes he was perfect, but God saw what he was lacking, and called him out on what to do, but it was too much to ask.....

Mark 10:17 As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments, ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to Him, “Teacher, I have kept all these things from my youth up.” 21 Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” 22 But at these words [a]he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he was one who owned much property.

What I am proposing this Christmas is for us to learn from this young ruler's mistake and to give others a lasting gift of love by sharing our resources with the least of those around us. Instead of giving another tie, socks, shoes or some trinket that will be set on a shelf, give a gift to an orphan or a widow that otherwise would not have any gifts this Christmas in honor of that person and share the love of Christ that is lasting. The perfect gift of giving....

Won't you join me this Christmas and help shine the light of Jesus to a lost and hurting world? There are many opportunities in your community, and or around the world. A few favorite charities of mine are the Samaritans Purse, Salvation Army and World Vision. A smaller more personal project I have started is in Kodaikanal, India. Our cat's name is KC and since she was such a pivotal point in our going to India and a testimony to God's protection in our travels, I have used her initials as the acronym for the out reach. "Kodaikanal for Christ".

I challenge you this season to get involved where ever you are and make a difference with your gifts. Together we can change the world, one city at a time....

Kodaikanal For Christ: All gifts sent to me go directly to Mercy Home, and Kodaikanal Christian Orphanage. Your dollars multiply 60 times when you give. Email ckskrmetta@yahoo.com for details.


World Vision: http://donate.worldvision.org/ways-to-give/gift-catalogcampaign=119351201&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%20-%20Top%20Performing&utm_term=world%20vision

Samaritan's Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uEMMylOyuI

Godspeed and Merry Christmas to all.....