When I think of this time of year, I think of giving and serving.
I'm constantly searching opportunities to help someone in need. Not
just in need of material things (although those are very real needs), but also
those in need of love, service and encouragement. Oddly, I did not
imagine that this year I would be the one in need.
For five weeks straight, my sisters rotated flying from
California to Atlanta to take care of me. They cooked. They cleaned.
They did my laundry. They helped me stand. They helped me sit.
They helped me get to doctor's appointments. They made sure I was
well taken care of. Before I could even think a thought, they'd already
done it. They served in the spirit of love.
Sometimes we think service has to be a big event with a
particular organization. While it is wonderful and generous to serve in
those capacities, Matthew 25:35-40 sheds light on ways to serve daily. It
says, "For
I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed
clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison
and you came to visit me. “Then the righteous will answer him,
‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you
something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or
needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and
go to visit you?’“ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever
you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for
me.’
I encourage you to ask God to reveal opportunities to serve and
share love as you go through your day. Sometimes "the least of
these" is closer than you think. I should know, because this time
"the least of these" was me.
Love Always,
Shy
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