Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Golden Rule

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."  Luke 6:31

I, along with an assistant, coach the 1st grade Upward cheerleaders at my church.  Throughout the season, we will teach these girls things about the bible and it's Creator.  Last night, we introduced the newest virtue we were to study: KINDNESS.  And, of course, when you speak of kindness, the "golden rule", as Luke 6:31 is often referred as, is usually mentioned.

We discussed different scenarios of how we would want someone to be "kind" to us and the things we would like them to do for us in certain difficult, harmful or lonely situations we might find ourselves in.  The questions were posed as "How would you want to be treated if you were the one____________?.  I'll let you fill in the blank.  The bottom line is this, sometimes we are that person in need of help and sometimes we are blessed to be the ones to "do unto others".

If you've ever been an athlete, you know about playing by the "rules."  The apostle Paul once said, "if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules" 2 Timothy 2:5.  In one respect, this fits the idea of "the golden rule" very well.  The rule is called "golden" I'm sure because it is understood to be above all others in greatness and purity (I kinda like this rule!).  It's an authoritative standard, given to us by God. If you asked a group of people to hold their hands up showing the measurement of 12 inches, they would all be different!  But, if I then held up a ruler to their hands, it would show everyone how far off they are.  Jesus does that for us!

To put it on a personal level, I pose this question to you-if you or I  were "running" the in wrong direction and in need of Christ, what would we want someone to "do unto us"?  Of course!  Tell us about Jesus.  Sadly, this is the way most people in the world are.  They are lost and in need of a saviour and some don't even know it.  And no one is telling them!!!

Being a member of TEAM413 allows me and other runners to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" on a different type of missions field... the race course. It's a place where people are running to something, for something or from something.  A place where, in an attempt to rid oneself of past hurts, demons and regrets, a runner will run until there's nothing left and nowhere for the pain to hide.  A place just right to "do unto others".  

But, it doesn't stop or begin there.  We are to serve Him wherever we are and at all times.  Whether it be the marathon course or the grocery store, the rule still applies.  Where is your missions field?  It's right where you are today... right now.  So what's stopping you?   Lace up your shoes and get going!!

Heavenly Father, thank you for providing us with the wisdom of your Word.  We pray that you provide us opportunities to help and bless others, "doing unto them what we would have done unto us."  Be with us and guide us as we do this Lord.  In your name Jesus, Amen.  
2nd Annual Prairie Spirit Trail Ultra Race Saturday, 29 March 2014 Ottawa, Kansas Melissa and her teammates will endeavor to complete the 100-mile Ultra Race along the Prairie Spirit Trail. Please support them. Sponsor Team 413 at gracerunner413.blogspot.com or call 573-433-6684 or 573-774-4992 Missouri Team 413 Ambassador Melissa Martinez Members of TEAM 413 – GRACERUNNER MINISTRIES, INC. are raising funds to provide free Ultrasounds to women experiencing un-planned or crisis pregnancies in Pulaski County. All money raised will go towards training volunteer technicians and ultrasound maintenance at the Free Women’s Center. The Free Women’s Center empowers as many individuals as possible to make healthy life choices consistent with the intrinsic value of human life. The Center offers free and confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal education, and financial & material assistance. Learn more at www.supportmyfwc.com.
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