Read: Mark 3:1-15
I was surprised to see a nationally distributed news article commending a group of teenage snowboarders who hold weekly church services on a Colorado ski slope. In the Summit Daily News, Kimberly Nicolettis story captured a wide audience with her account of teens who love to snowboard and to tell how Jesus changed their lives. Undergirding the teenagers is a Christian youth organization equipping them to demonstrate Gods love.
Its easier to do things yourself than to train others, yet Jesus poured Himself into a dozen disciples through whom His work would reach the world. In the midst of the pressing need of people clamoring to be healed, He climbed a mountain where He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out (Mark 3:14).
One of those snowboarders in Colorado said of her discipleship training: Ive never been able to build relationships with family or friends; Ive kept them at arms length. [The program] showed me Gods love. It opened me to reach out to people.
Experiencing Jesus love and being in company with Him and His followers, we find courage to act and speak in ways that honor our Lord.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.