Jesus First

As I watch the happenings of this nation I am deeply saddened. I pray for our nation and leaders.

We are a deeply divided nation where much vitriol is heard. Trump has stated over and over "America First"  This is to put America's interest above all others. This is about self interest. This is about "Me First".

John the Baptist stated that he was to decrease and Jesus was to increase. The Great Commandment tells us to love God with everything we have and then to love our neighbors as ourselves. We are then given the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations (all ethnicities).

We who follow Jesus are to think outwardly, not inwardly. In other words it's not about me!
Beware of the "Me First" mentality.  Scripture tells us to look out for the welfare of others.

In the book of Acts, the first time "Christian" is used was not by those who claim to be Christian, but rather by those who were not followers.  It is because they saw that the people actually followed Jesus.  Jesus brings healing, not hatred. Jesus brings hope and not fear.

May others see the Christ in us the Hope of Glory. This will be seen in how we treat others who are different.  Remember it's not about us.  It starts with Jesus, ends with Jesus, and it's all about Jesus. Jesus first, not me first.