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who are they?

 


Who are they?  I mean who are the people that make your life and work more meaningful.  I finish out this week with telling you about a few people that make my life better.  


This isn’t about pointing out specific people, but I am pointing out the places and tasks where specific people fill.  Things would not work as good as they do without these people.


The Servant.


Romans 12:7  NLT  

If your gift is serving others, serve them well…


There are so many of these people in my life.  From the ladies that spend time at church several days a week, to the people who fix meals and serve others, to those who donate items and others.  We all can serve others.  And we should.


The Friend.


Proverbs 27:17  NLT  

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.


I have a few of these, but there are a couple that have dug in.  They show up often and make life better and me stronger.  We all need friends and need to be a friend.  Find that person in your life that needs a friend today.


The next two are more specific.


Proverbs 18:22  NLT  

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.


Her name is Julie, and I don’t say this enough.  But I am blessed by this precious lady that serves, shares, teaches kids and loves well.  I am grateful for my wife.  I did receive the favor of God.


My Savior.


Romans 5:11  NLT 

So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.


That is the most important of all.  Our Savior.  My savior is Jesus.


Today I pointed out four different things.  But when those people all knows Jesus, they all work together and for the good of others and the glory of God.


Be a servant.  Be a friend.  Cherish your spouse.  Know the Savior.  Have a great weekend.

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