What This World Needs

You know this has been a depressing few weeks of headlines. Just a sample of some of the news: The king of Pop dies of what seems like a drug overdose. The unemployment rises higher than expected. Steve McNair is murder by his mistress who then takes her own life. Bombs killed more than 50 people in Iraq on Thursday in the worst violence since U.S. combat troops withdrew from urban areas last week.

I could go on and on. Now I don’t share this to depress you. I actually am sharing this to inspire you. Our world needs Jesus…. We need Jesus. That has to always be the number one mission in our lives and in our churches. The world needs what we have to share…. Jesus. That is motivating to me. Last Thursday night I went to a Casting Crowns concert. One of the songs they did spoke right to this point. Check out these lyrics.

What this world needs is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grindAnother two bit politician peddling lies
Another three ring circus society
What this world needs is not another sign waving super saint that's better than you
Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of the truth
Another prophet in an Armani suit
What this world needs is a Savior who will rescueA Spirit who will lead. A Father who will love them in their time of need. A Savior who will rescue. A Spirit who will lead. A Father who will love.That's what this world needs.
What this world needs is for us to care more about the inside than the outside. Have we become so blind that we can't see God's gotta change her heart before He changes her shirt.
What this world needs is for us to stop hiding behind our relevance. Blending in so well that people can't see the difference. And it's the difference that sets the world free.
Jesus is our Savior, that's what this world needs. Father's arms around you, that's what this world needs.That's what this world needs