What ways can you too be more like Christ and help others?
Today's Scripture:
People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.
1 Peter 2:12
Lilly's goal in life was to be a missionary. So she jumped at the chance to take a sabbatical from her job and to volunteer with a mission organization in India. Soon she was in her missionary country, and while there, she had the opportunity to visit the Home for the Dying in Calcutta that Mother Teresa founded. Imagine Lilly's thrill when she met her hero, Mother Teresa. Lilly's face glowed when she told her coworkers about it. It was still unbelievable. "She kissed me, right there," Lilly said in awe, pointing to a spot on her forehead.
Not only people who want to be missionaries think highly of Mother Teresa. No matter what the religious background, everyone can agree: Mother Teresa was an extraordinary person. She wasn't know for her wealth, or for the other things that normally bring fame. She became famous for being good - for caring about people and taking care of them.
Mother Teresa mirrored God, and many people worldwide heard her words and saw here actions and caught glimpses of God.
Like Mother Teresa, you and I can have an influence among the people who circle our life. Focus on living a good life, a life that shows compassion and love, a life that reveals such kindness and warmth that people can see peeks of God through you. I know for me as a pastor I may not have eloquent speaking abilities and sometimes the Fort Worth' country drawl comes out pretty strong when I preach, but I focus not on my abilities alone, but in trying my best to reflect the attitude and image of Christ and loving others as he did. We need not take special theological classes or raise extra funds to show others Christ. We just need to be willing vessels of His love in this sad and troubled world which we live.
Selah people' and friends take a good look around you today. Find ways to express sweetness and warmth. Bring a bit of God's goodness into someone else's life.
"Open your heart to service and it will give others the glimpse of God they need to move further down the road of life and closer His love."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston: Via mobile: Mount Olive, NC 28365
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