Making a Difference

 Jude 1:22  

And of some have compassion, making a difference: 

With compassion, we can make a difference in the lives of many.  We’re called to make a difference in the lives of others.  That means you can make a positive difference in the world where you are.  God brought us here as a value addition to the world (you’re not just another living statistics).  You can always make a difference where you are: in your home, neighbourhood, workplace, industry, nation continent, and the world at large.  

During His life on earth, Jesus, with compassion, made a whole lot of difference both in the lives of individuals and in the lives of the multitudes.  For instance, with compassion He witnessed to the woman of Samaria who also went on to make a difference in her community by bringing them to Christ (see John 4:1-26/28-30).  With compassion, Jesus made a great difference in the life of a woman caught in adultery, rescuing her from being stoned to death (John 8:3-11). With compassion, He made a lot of difference in the life of an insane man in the country of the Gadarenes who had been possessed with about two thousand devils (see Mark 5:1-15).  And with compassion, Jesus made a difference in the lives of the multitudes.  Bible says, 

 ...when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. - Matthew 9:36 (see also Mark 6:34).

With compassion, He healed the sick (Matthew 14:14/Mark 1:40-42) and raised the dead (John 11:1-5/11-44, Luke 7:11-15).

Now the Word says, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:2). Therefore looking unto Jesus (to draw inspiration from His life), we can also make a difference in our world today.  By speaking a word of encouragement to someone who is discouraged, for instance. By praying for a sick person; Or By giving to meet the needs of others in need (as the lord has blessed us).

Thus, our lives should make a difference in the lives of others.  That is what being a Christian is all about.

Jesus put it another way.  He said:

“Ye are the salt of the earth…Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid…” - Matthew 5:13&14 

Light makes a world of difference in the midst of darkness.  And a little salt added in a soup, for instance, makes a whole lot of difference (no matter what other ingredients were added).  That means as salt of the earth and light of the World, we’re in this world to make a difference.  Will you decide today to make a difference in your world where you are?

Meanwhile, take note: you are not light until you encounter Jesus who is the true Light that lightens everyone that comes into the world (John 1:9).  If you desire Jesus in your life, then let us pray:

I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to die for my sins and I confess Him as Lord and Saviour.  Thank you Lord.

Amen.

Congratulations! if you said that prayer. The Word of God says you are now a new creature and old things are passed away. All things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). In other-words, God will never call your past life (sins/faults) to remembrance. They are totally forgiven and forgotten. Check this:

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. (Isaiah 43:25)

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more (Hebrews 8:12 ) 

You are also encouraged to join a Bible Believing Church near you, in case you're not in one already, where you can grow in the Lord (1st Peter 2:2 and 2nd Samuel 7:10) 

Remain ever blessed.

Jesus is Lord!