The DNA of Congregation Lion of Judah
Dr. Roberto Miranda
SUMMARY: The passage in Mark 10:17-31 tells the story of a rich man who asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell everything he has and give to the poor, but the man is unable to do so. The focus of the message is on the way Jesus looks at people and how he sees beyond their external appearances to their struggles and issues. Jesus looked at the rich man and loved him before administering difficult advice. The speaker believes that Lion of Judah's attitude toward people is based on this same approach of seeing and understanding people's complexity and struggles. God also sees people and understands their issues, as seen throughout the Bible. The message emphasizes the importance of seeing people with eyes of mercy and compassion.
God sees us in all our weaknesses and loves us. He sees our potential and looks at us with eyes of mercy and faith. This is the DNA of Lion of Judah Church, accepting broken people and letting them come into an atmosphere of mercy and forgiveness where they can change. When we realize that God looks at us this way, we are empowered to look at others the same way. We need to approach people with generosity, tolerance, and a willingness to give them a second chance. With the measure we use, it will be measured to us. So, let's approach others with a generous eye and a gift of mercy, and we will create an atmosphere of healing.
The verse "with the measure you use it will be measured to you" is often used in reference to financial giving, but its context in Luke 6:37 is about how we treat other people. People with a gift of discernment should also have a gift of mercy and generosity towards others. As we give mercy, second chances, and forgiveness, others are inclined to do the same for us. The story of Hagar in the Old Testament shows that God sees and cares for us, even in our most difficult moments. When we see ourselves through God's eyes, it becomes easier to see others in the same way.
God sees us in all our weaknesses and loves us. He sees our potential and looks at us with eyes of mercy and faith. This is the DNA of Lion of Judah Church, accepting broken people and letting them come into an atmosphere of mercy and forgiveness where they can change. When we realize that God looks at us this way, we are empowered to look at others the same way. We need to approach people with generosity, tolerance, and a willingness to give them a second chance. With the measure we use, it will be measured to us. So, let's approach others with a generous eye and a gift of mercy, and we will create an atmosphere of healing.
The verse "with the measure you use it will be measured to you" is often used in reference to financial giving, but its context in Luke 6:37 is about how we treat other people. People with a gift of discernment should also have a gift of mercy and generosity towards others. As we give mercy, second chances, and forgiveness, others are inclined to do the same for us. The story of Hagar in the Old Testament shows that God sees and cares for us, even in our most difficult moments. When we see ourselves through God's eyes, it becomes easier to see others in the same way.
Mark, chapter 10 starting in verse 17, it’s interesting you know because in an incident just before Jesus had encountered many little children, you know this time when the little kids were coming to Jesus, and the disciples said: “Don’t bother the Master,” and Jesus said, “let the children come to me, the kingdom of God belongs to such as this, a little bit of a lesson on what it is to be a childlike and how Jesus sees us. Starting in verse 17, it says that Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him, “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered; “no one is good –except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’” “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” Verse 21, and this is where I want to focus today, it says, Jesus looked at him and loved him, “one thing you lack,” he said. “Go and sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me,” at this the man’s face fell. Because he had great wealth. And that’s what Jesus wanted teach about how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. Father, I pray in Jesus name that you are speaking to me, speaking to us through this message, I thank you for who you are and for your eyes that both brought me here and that you are with us today, in Jesus name. Amen.
“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered; “no one is good –except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’” “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” Verse 21, and this is where I want to focus today, it says, Jesus looked at him and loved him, “one thing you lack,” he said. “Go and sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me,” at this the man’s face fell. Because he had great wealth. And that’s what Jesus wanted teach about how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. Father, I pray in Jesus name that you are speaking to me, speaking to us through this message, I thank you for who you are and for your eyes that both brought me here and that you are with us today, in Jesus name. Amen.
