A few years ago, the WWJD? slogan was plastered on everything that could possibly be purchased in your local Christian Book store. It was kind of ridiculous--I remember thinking that my life was pretty much amazing when my dad gave me his rainbow striped WWJD? bracelet--it was the coolest fashion accessory that a nine year old could have!
Christians really like their slogans, the task of doing this thing called Christian life is just a little bit easier when we have a slogan--or a battle cry! For years WWJD? was that... admittedly, we took it too far but it served its purpose. It was a simple phrase that captured the truth that serving God is something that affects every decision we make.
I think that I found another one.
This one was actually written by Jesus.
Freely you have received; freely give.
Matthew 12:7
This phrase comes towards the beginning of speech where Jesus tells disciples what their first missionary trip should look like. He tells them to perform miracles-to heal, and to spread the words of Jesus.
This phrase, basically, serves as the thesis statement for the first part of the speech. As the disciples served people- Jesus wanted them to use the memory of everything that they had received from God as the motivation-as the standard for their service to others.
Truth-we will never be able to out give God.
He has given us everything good that we have. He never asked us for any kind of payment for any of it!
That needs to be the standard that we have for serving other people. If we haven't given them as much as God gave to us--we probably aren't done giving yet.
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