Lend A Hand
“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:” (Romans 16:1-3)
Today’s Morsel: What do you do when you see someone struggling with a job or their hands are full? Do you offer them a hand? What do you do when you see an elderly person at the stoplight, or a young child who is trying to cross the street? Do you lend them a hand? What about the person on the scooter in the store that cannot reach an item? Do you offer them help? In these situations, we should always keep the golden rule at the forefront of our minds. We never know when we might be the one needing a helping hand. In Romans 16, Paul lists many men and women that were helpers to him. Some he said, even were willing to give their lives just to help him. John says that if Jesus were willing to lay down His life for us, we ought to be willing to lay down ours for the brethren (my wording 1 John 3:16). We ought to be willing to help others. Just think what could be accomplished if we were all willing to lend a hand. Think about how quickly the church could get cleaned if you lent a hand. Think about how quickly your house could get cleaned if everyone would lend a hand. By all accounts, the early church worked together and accomplished much. Don’t leave it all to one person. We can’t control others, but we can control ourselves. Put your hand to the plough and see what God will do through your efforts and participation.
Sing: Jesus use me, O’ Lord don’t refuse me, for surely there’s a work that I can do. And even though it’s humble, Lord, help my will to crumble. Though the cost be great I’ll work for You.
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