But when you
give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is
doing.
Be happy
about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.
It seemed like a normal day. That day I got up early to walk and to read
my Bible. As I finished walking and was headed home, I got this message:
You may not know me personally but you did the funeral for
a man a few years ago and at that funeral you said the only way to see him or
any other believer again was to accept CHRIST! Those words were heavy on my heart so I gave
my heart and life to CHRIST that week. So
I just want to say thank you for planting that seed in me it changed my life
forever!! THANK YOU for being a man of
and in GOD!!! GOD BLESS!!
This note came through Facebook and touched me. The
dude and I are friends, but I had no idea. That funeral was 7 or 8 years
ago. What a powerful word that was.
We never know the people we will impact. I believe
people will come up to us in heaven and let us know how we blessed their
lives. Similar to what is shared in Ray Bolts’ song “Thank You” will be
said over and over and over again.
This is why we serve God. It is not for what I
get. It is about what I can give, and the biggest thing I can give to
others is Jesus. He is the savior and sustainer of life. He takes
people further than I can take them on my own. Pointing people to Jesus,
I believe, is the most important thing we will ever do.
Why do we do what we do? Do we do it to be
recognized? Do we do it or give stuff just to feel good about
ourselves? If those things are true, STOP.
Live it out loud. Share what will last. One
day, either on earth but most likely in heaven, we will know the impact we’ve
had through our lives. We just have to remember; it’s not about us but about
Jesus. That’s why we do what we do!
In the same
way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise
your heavenly Father.
For
everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his
glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Whatever you do, do your work
heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
NOTE: This post was first
shared in April of 2012. Also, would you
join our church as we invite 250 people to give $100 each toward our goal of
$25,000? This is to put a roof on the
office building at our new/future campus. Please give online HERE (choose vision
fund). Thank you for your help!
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