Is one life worth saving???
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Category: Life
30,000 children die every day from poverty related causes....many of these are from vaccine preventable diseases and sickness such as diarrhea...things that we think are minor are very major to the developing world...Should we just sit back in our comfy homes and driving our nice cars while thousands upon thousands are dying every single day from a lack of the most basic of needs?....Poverty is real...the time to act is now...
Compassion International believes that the most effective way to address poverty is through the education, training and discipleship of children. Childhood is the time when the most significant life changes can be made and positive patterns developed. Children are like wet cement that can be shaped and formed in these early years. As they grow, they "solidify" to become all God intended them to be.
In Matthew 19:13-14, little children were brought to Jesus, "… for him to place his hands on them and pray for them." The disciples rebuked the children for interrupting what they considered a serious discussion with their Master. But Jesus chastised the disciples saying,
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
This verse shows the priority Jesus places on children. Not only does He order His disciples to make a way for the children, Jesus makes a distinct parallel between children and heaven.
Since 1952, the core of Compassion International's ministry has been to introduce children to Jesus Christ — to provide them with hope. We believe that when Jesus said "Let the children come to me …" He knew that all we have to do is make a way. Children will naturally come to Jesus, if we don't hinder them.
The Bible is filled with stories about how God uses children; from a young boy who slew a giant named Goliath to a young man who shared his fish and bread with 5,000 hungry people. Children are a vital part of God's kingdom.
Many people believe children are our future. Compassion believes in the worth of children today. Today is the time to tell children about Jesus and start shaping their lives.
Release a child from poverty today....Sponsor a child with Compassion International.....www.compassion.com
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