Father, thank You for the blessings of this day. I am blessed to be able to celebrate the birth of our son, of whom we are so proud. I am blessed beyond measure to be able to spend time with my dad and mom who have come to spend a few days with us. And those are just two of many blessings of which I partook today. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psalm 103:1 (KJV)
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A college friend of mine posted a scenario today that should make us all stop and think.
A few years ago, I was eating at a restaurant when the manager referred to me as the “clean table guy” I think because of how I always try to leave my table. I was taken aback that he had even noticed what I considered a small detail. So, my question is, what are you known as? Our actions really do matter and are seen.
We may not like to think about it but people are watching us, maybe even testing us. Here is another story that has made its rounds via email.
A new pastor in town had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, “You’d better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.” Then he thought, “Oh, forget it, it’s only a quarter. Nobody will even know. Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a gift from God and keep quiet.”
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, “Here, you gave me too much change.”
The driver, with a smile, replied, “Aren’t you the new preacher in town? I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I’ll see you at church on Sunday.”
When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, “Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter!”
Every action on our part counts. It may make no difference whatsoever what we do but…and that is a very significant “but” …our actions could very well have eternal implications as well.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Aug 12th, 2019, Mon, 9:47 pm
