What's Our Business?

Victor, Colorado

Every time the tow truck operator climbs into this old, beat up truck, he or she is reminded of their purpose. They are in the business of picking up broken vehicles.  

Without visual reminders it's easy to lose sight of our purpose.

"May [the king] defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!" Psalm 72:4 English Standard Version

King Solomon of Israel, who is credited with writing this psalm, understood his purpose. In plain language he knew that he was to care for the poor, defend the children of the needy and deal severely with anyone who would oppress a fellow human creature.

Our purpose is clearly laid out in Scripture. We are to love God with all our being and we are to love our neighbor as ourselves.  

How did Solomon live out his purpose? The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about how he defended the poor, delivered the children of the needy or crushed the oppressor.

How are we to live out this love for God and neighbor?  The Bible gives ways that please God, yet each one of us will find ourselves in unique situations where we're called to live out this love of God and neighbor.

What we need is a visual reminder of our business. That visual reminder is the cross of Christ.  His love for his Father and his love for us is a daily reminder of our business.

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