Published Thursday, May 29, 2008
by pdrangers. 
Jesus had promised that His disciples would duplicate His works. (John 14;12)
When a young man died in a New Orleans pool at the close of 1985’s summer swimming season, it was tragic. But the tragedy grew as details emerged. The man had been at a party celebrating a perfect safety season at the pools. For the first time in many years, not one person had drowned. Yet this man had drowned in a pool filled with one hundred trained, successful lifeguards.
Sometimes the church can be like that pool party-gathering of people with much to celebrate. But like the lifeguards, tragic things happen when we let down our guard and become careless. We may feel safe and comfortable in our pool of the church, but we must never lose sight of the needs around us.
God has made Christians lifeguards. Like Jesus, we are to seek the lost and introduce them to salvation. Sometimes, as we enjoy fellowship with each other and with God, we start to see past those close to us who are sinking.
A Royal Ranger is ALERT, mentally and aware of everything within his/her world.
Is someone struggling in your outpost, family or even a friend (in your pool)?
Needy people are everywhere, even in church. Look around. You cannot minister to their needs if you do no see them. Do not let anyone “drown” on your watch. You have been called to be there lifeguard; it is in your ability to see them saved.
Pastor Joe Finan
May 2008
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