Read: Colossians 3:12-17
Some years ago, I came across a poem by George MacDonald titled, The Hidden Life. It tells the story of an intellectually gifted young Scot who turned his back on a prestigious academic career to return to his aging father and to the family farm. There he engaged in what MacDonald called, ordinary deeds and simple forms of human helpfulness. His friends lamented what they saw as a waste of his talents.
Perhaps you too serve in some unnoticed place, doing nothing more than ordinary deeds. Others might think thats a waste. But God wastes nothing. Every act of love rendered for His sake is noted and has eternal consequences. Every place, no matter how small, is holy ground. Influence is more than lofty acts and words. It can be a simple matter of human helpfulness: being present, listening, understanding the need, loving, and praying. This is what turns daily duty into worship and service.
The apostle Paul challenged the Colossians: Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, and do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance (Col. 3:17,23-24). God takes notice and delights in using us.
Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Did the deep freeze arrive? When is warm up time?