In Jesus’ day, He wasn’t really that hard to find. He was with the hungry and thirsty, the sick and the poor, and could be found among the oppressed, the marginalized, the neglected and the forgotten. Today for some reason, Jesus can still be easily found but it is in places that many in the “church” don’t really want to go, where there is need. I believe that there are many churches in the United States that if Jesus wanted to enter their building that He would be stopped at the door. Jesus spoke clearly as to who was truly a follower and not just a fan. It is written in *Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; 36 I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me [with help and ministering care]; I was in prison, and you came to Me [ignoring personal danger].* A community is created when people gather together, share their lives with one another, learn and grow to become friends. A community welcomes strangers for dinner, invites neighbors to sit with them and sincerely asks another about the story of their life. Through the words of Jesus, we learn the very essence of how we are to care for others, welcome relationships and share in companionship with friendliness and warmth. We are called to care for a stranger, provide a sense of belonging for the lost, and allow for opportunities of rest and renewal for the broken. We are called to engage in life-changing conversations and welcome individuals into our busy lives by slowing down enough for them to know without a doubt that they are cared for. I am convicted by what is written in *Mark 12:31…‘You shall [unselfishly] love your neighbor as yourself…* because even though I try, I don’t think I try enough. Brethren, it may be necessary for us to scrape up the courage, make the time and dig down deep to go where Jesus wants us to be because most of us don’t really want to be inconvenienced or step out of our comfort zone. There is value that comes from being courageous, inviting a stranger into our lives, taking a chance, and investing a part of ourselves into someone we don’t know for the kingdom. My Beloved, may our God give us the vision to see what He wants us to see and the ability and boldness to do what He has called us to do, in Jesus name, Amen. My Brethren, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.* 

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