It's All About People"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoeverbelieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16As I meditate on the true significance of these words, I can't help but noticethat everything God has done throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation,is about people. God has always been motivated by the desire to have a family.This is clearly demonstrated in this familiar scripture, which reveals that Godsent His Son, Jesus, into the earth to die (and rise again) because of His lovefor 'the world.'The phrase 'the world' in scripture refers to all the human beings who had beenand will be born into this earth. It refers to all who, without receiving Jesus,would spend eternity in hell, a place God never intended for them to go. Godcreated hell for Satan and his angels, while earth and heaven were created forhis family called mankind. Jesus himself stated that he was sent to 'seek andsave the lost' (Luke 19:10).Of course, we know that Jesus accomplished his mission, and now there arebillions who, since his resurrection, have received Jesus as Savior, become apart of God's family, which results in heaven being their home. So where doesthat leave us today? Well, besides the obvious need for us to receive salvation(if we have not already) and to share Jesus with as many as we can, we can learnfrom God's unwavering focus on people.God loves people and he values them above all else. In scripture, we find thatGod considers people, his inheritance (see Ephesians 1:18), and he considerspeople his wealth. He does not place natural riches, things that the worldconsiders valuable, or anything else above people.We, as Christians should do the same.This month, do not focus on what you do or do not have, what has or has nothappened in your career, or on whether or not you have even received the matethat you asked of God. Be thankful for those people to whom God has placedaround you. Be thankful for family, friends, colleagues, fellow church members,and ministers of the gospel that have blessed your life.Focus on being a blessing to those who have been such a blessing to you.Furthermore, find a way to be a blessing to those people that you don't know butare still so special to God, particularly those who are with needs. Remember,that it's all about people. God sent his Son for them. You are one of them thathe so loves. And you are one of his instruments to show them how much he lovesthem too.
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