Remember them. Wait. Over the last couple weeks I have asked you to remember several different people. That would include Abraham, Job, Joseph, and people who have encouraged you. Let’s take another step forward in remembering.
There are people in your past who poured in to your life. As Julie and I were having a conversation last night we talked about people who helped build our faith. It was so awesome to talk about some of those people.
Jude 1:20 NLT
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,
I thought of a family friend who I remember from my earliest years. That sweet lady taught me at church, shaped my faith when I was around her and much more. Then I remembered a Sunday School teacher from 4th or 5th grade. And older man who was missing a finger on one hand. He loved Jesus and us boys in his class. Then there was the couple that taught me and loved us.
We had just listening to an old Christian song “Thank You” about people who gave and helped others come to know God. Remember those people who did that for you.
Julie shared about some people in her life that made a difference. It was sweet to hear her talk about several ladies that helped her grow in faith as a child and a young adult.
Remember those people who poured in to your life. And commit to do that for others.
I close today with the chorus from another old song “Find Us Faithful”. This is what I pray for those who follow our example.
Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful
May the fire of our devotion light their way
May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe
And the lives we live inspire them to obey
Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful
(check out the song by Steve Green)
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