I'm watching a live feed of "Live8 Philly"...
As I listen to these talented performers and watch the vignettes of those in need in Africa and all over, I can't help but feel a sense of conviction.
As much as these people are starving and dying (daily) due to lack of food, to just fill their stomachs would only meet their superficial need. There is a deeper need. One that surpasses our need for water or food, affection or comfort:
Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed the water I give him will become in him a spring of living water welling up to eternal life.
- John 4:13, 14
And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore,
"they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
- Revelation 7:15-17
We, as Christians (those healed by the cross and filled with the love of Christ) must pray for these people. Pray that our loving Father would not only meet their physical needs, but more importantly, their spiritual needs. Would He heal their hearts and bring joy (even amidst suffering).
