Reach Out

Quote of the day  

Between 1993 and 2012, the violent crime rate in the world had dropped. According to the statistics there is a dramatic reduction in war deaths, family violence, racism, rape, homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and murder. This runs counter to what the mass media is reporting. “The World is becoming less violent: despite global conflict. Statistics show that violence is in a steady decline.” World post reporter Seth Borenstein and researcher Julie Reed Bell

Text for the day: “A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established. Deuteronomy 19:15

The Lord gave me part of today's devotional on December 5, 2014. But he did not allow me to finish it and publish it until December 9, 2014.

Our Devotional

  

Today our hearts go out to the thousands of families that have had someone affected by a violent crime this year. Yet according to the statistics violent crimes around the world is going down. To this we ought to say thank you Lord. On the other hand violent crime in every country is looked upon by some as a sport, with those who commit the crime thinking that they are invincible and above the law. Let us take a look at the reason why people are being brought before the courts and finally convicted.

One may ask the question, “How can we overcome this problem?” The only solution to combat and add value to countries plagued with violent crimes is to first admit that we have a problem. The second thing to do is to take a deeper look at the cause of why violent crimes are committed.  Until these things are done no country will ever rightly answer the question of why violent crime is a moral concern.

In addressing these concerns one day Jesus pointed out to His disciples in Matthew 18:15-17, “If one of my followers sins against you, go and point out what was wrong. But do it in private, just between the two of you. If that person listens, you have won back a follower.  But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proven true by two or more witnesses. If the follower refuses to listen to them, report the matter to the church. Anyone who refuses to listen to the church must be treated like an unbeliever.

In other words, if anyone commits a crime, after he or she is convicted go and point it out to them. But do it in private, just between the two of you. If that person listens, you have won back a citizen who if trained in the right way will become a follower of the lord and a helper to all mankind.  But if they refuse to listen, take along one or two others specialist as witnesses that it may be recorded that you have done everything in your power to help. If the person refuses to listen to them, report the matter to the higher authorities and treat them like a nonconformist.

Today tears are streaming down the face of a broken family, because a son, a daughter, has been taken away all too soon. But the question today is, “Is there any hope for a nonconformist?” Nick Miller once said, “When the future becomes the past, the concept of hope is called into question.” “It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble, how great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.” Emmet Fox

There is hope for the hopeless person in every country who finds joy in committing violent crime or senseless and brutal acts of violence, “Whether that person is a citizen or a law-enforcer who commits the crime!” There is hope for all! But in order to help them, it is of supreme importance that you hear aright, that you purify your hearts from selfishness, for your eternal welfare is at stake. Are you seeking for the Pearl of Great Price? Are you guarding yourselves against the deceptions of Satan, or do you stand ready to receive the suggestions of those who have departed from the faith, and given heed to seducing spirits? Your salvation depends on your hearing aright, and receiving with meekness the engrafted Word of God Almighty.

Will you be reconciled to God, and obey His commandments, that you may be sanctified, body, soul, and spirit? If we are going to do anything to help those convicted of a violent crime, we must wake up! Put away again our pride, and forsake our noncommittal position. The testing time has come, and we must take sides with Christ or against Him. On which side are you standing? Are you standing with the world or with Christ? Are you receiving the truth and preparing to speak a word in season to arrest the attention of the careless and the indifferent? God demands decided change in your attitude. 

Are you seeking to arouse souls to take an interest in eternal realities, or earthly? Now is your time to learn how to work earnestly and intelligently for the salvation of those ready to perish. Make no compromise with the powers of darkness. Learn the claims of the law of God, and obey them heartily. Then your life will shine forth brightly amidst the spiritual darkness of the world. Remember, it is only through Jesus that you can reach out and touch somebody's hand.

Click on to the song of the day: “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)” - Yolanda Adams

Ø  Today is, “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) day.”

Our Prayer for today:

Lord, help me to reach out and touch someone suffering from a violent crime or someone who has committed a violent crime today. Amen.

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