November 2, 2013

¹⁶ And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.  
Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)


¹¹ For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11

Let the weakest, let the humblest remember, that in his daily course he can, if he will, shed around him almost a heaven. Kindly words, sympathizing attentions, watchfulness against wounding men's sensitiveness,—these cost very little, but they are priceless in their value. Are they not almost the staple of our daily happiness? From hour to hour, from moment to moment, we are supported, blest, by small kindnesses.

F.W. Robertson (1815-1863) English divine*

The world needs its Billy Grahams, Mother Teresas and Ravi Zachariases.  But perhaps even more it needs the Rachels who share "kindly words" at work, Carols to provide "sympathizing attentions" to her neighbors and Jeffs who are vigilant against "wounding men's sensitivities". 

Sermons are necessary.  Radio broadcasts needed.  Third-world volunteers a must.  Not all of us are called to preach, announce or move to India. However, each Christian is called to smile, listen and love.

Our day-to-day must be our witness.  Christ was there for those around Him.  Are we?  Christ made time for the hurting.  Do we?  

Can't preach?  Then love.  Can't move to New Delhi?  Then smile.  Can't host a radio ministry?  Then listen.

There was an article this week on the internet about a man who purchased 5,000 bitcoins, an electronic form of currency used on the internet.  He made his purchase four years ago for just under $27.00.  These bitcoins are now worth over $800,000.**  Kindness, sympathy and love have an even greater payoff.  Cost is minimal yet the return can be eternal.

*Daily Strength for Daily Needs- March 2
http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8534/pg8534.html 

**Bitcoin article