It saddens me when I hear my Christian brothers and sisters complaining about social issues such as illegal immigration. They whimsically try to end the discussion with a hand swept swiftly through the air as if shooing a fly and say something to the effect of, "They should all just go back and go through the process legally to get here!" Their dismissive attitude and condescending judgementalism shows more about their own heart than it does about what legislation should do in this situation. Their heart is not to reach out to others with the message of the gospel, it seems their heart is wanting to hide behind excuses that keep them from feeling they must take risks for the gospel.
(caveat: Put your umbrella up, it's about to rain cynicism) Those I hear complaining about illegal immigration are the same personalities who refuse to do anything out of their comfort zone. They are not plugged into the church in sacrificial service, they do not share their faith with their friends, they do not give to missions agencies or couples the church sponsors, and their life style is marked by a focus on material possessions that bring comfort and prosperity.
It really is a sad illustration of the church in much of America that we are angered by "illegal's" in our country instead of joyful at the opportunity that we can, at very little expense, evangelize/disciple and send these dear people to places in other cultures where they, because of their nationality, will find great harvest for Christ.
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