Back in the 1980s and 1990s, there was a popular phrase that Christians had on bracelets. “WWJD” meant what would Jesus do? It was designed to help people stop and think about what Jesus would do if he was in their situation.
In my opinion, we don’t have to guess what Jesus would do when we can simply read what he did! So rather than ask WWJD, I ask, WDJD – what did Jesus do?
vOn a flight back home from a recent ministry trip I heard the familiar phrase, “In case of emergency, air masks will drop down. Place the mask over your own nose and mouth securely and then help others.”
Help yourself and then help others. It seems to make logical sense most of the time.
I follow our local and national news with regard to many stories that are affecting our youth here in Middlesex County. Many of the stories are heartbreaking. So many people in this community, in our churches, schools, civic organizations, and local government agencies dedicate themselves to help our youth. But even so, each day our youth face more and more evil, struggles, challenges, and difficulties. When my wife and I look at our four children, their friends, and the youth in our community we see so much hurt and pain that it hurts and pains us.
The idea of putting my mask on first might be good advice in some cases, it is not the best advice in all cases. The more time passes, it is plain to see that if we wait until everything is good before we help others … we will never help others. So, I think to myself, what did Jesus do?
