Singing in Babylon

At Azure Hills SDA Church this Sabbath, Pastor Darrin Carrington spoke about "Singing in Babylon."

When we were little, we used to sing a song called "Brighten the Corner Where you Are!"

Some of us our fond of saying we are "Not Of This World" or "I'm just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger" or "This World is not my Home, I'm just passing through." However, Jeremiah's message to the exiles in Jerusalem was:

1. It was God that sent them to exile. (Jer. 29:7)
2. God was planning on returning them home (Jer. 29:10)
3. In the mean time---THRIVE! Build houses, marry, conduct business.
4. Help your community to THRIVE! (Jer. 29:7)

I have heard it said that "You are so heavenly minded, that you are no earthly good!"

Please share experiences or observations where you or another child of God has worked to help their community to thrive.