“Jesus gave us a new norm of greatness…He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s a new definition of greatness…You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we become more externally focused at Stonebridge, our heart has to be positioned for service. This is accomplished through the powerful interweaving of God, Our City, and the Church.
As you can see, they all three work together. God saves the Church for service, while His truth and justice takes a form of service through the police and judicial system in cities. The Church and the City never control each other, but work aside each other in service.
As we move towards service, we are reminded of the story of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37. The Good Samaritan sets the example:
- He doesn’t avoid the person in need
- He offered medical help
- He provided transportation
- He provided lodging and companionship
Something to think about as we pray about meeting the needs in our community!
*diagram from: Rusaw, R. & Swanson, E. “The Externally Focused Church” pp. 55-72.
