Wednesday, May 31, 2000
Wednesday, May 31, 2000
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the
money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."
IN HIS STEPS is the story of a somewhat complacent church congregation that is goaded by a
tramp into taking seriously their mission in the world as followers of Jesus. When the tramp dies,
the deeply moved congregation commits itself to living for one year with the constant question,
"What would Jesus do?" Every action or decision the congregation makes is based on this
question, "What would Jesus do?"
It's not an easy year for the congregation, but they stay true to their commitment, and in the end
have a powerful influence on the surrounding community.
What WOULD Jesus do if he were in our place, confronting the dilemmas you and I face each
day?
(Matthew 19:21
NRSV)
One the fastest-selling items in religious bookstores over the past few years has been a little
bracelet with the letters "W-W-J-D" engraved on it. Those letters stand for "What Would Jesus
Do?" That question was the central focus of a small book written more than one hundred years
ago titled IN HIS STEPS.
Dear God, help me to do the things that Jesus would do. Amen.
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