It is a most Heavenly sight to behold someone flowing through a room, with grace likened unto an angel, spreading SON LIGHT on each heart they touch. Even more wonderful is when we realize the gift of encouragement is available to us!

Paul says we are to take it upon ourselves to minister to the saints (II Co. 8:4), not waiting for someone to hit us over the head.

We can walk into any room, using the Eyes of the Lord, 'knowing' which hearts need touched; being assured that we did not just think it up because we looked first.

If God shows you a need, He is calling you to do something about it (De. 30:14). Further assurance comes in knowing Satan would not ask you to do something good (Ps. 37:3).

Once you have seen the need, follow Jesus by taking the first step (Mt. 4:20). He will do the rest (I Th. 5:24).

It is okay if your first words are nothing more than, "I like your tie." Meeting us where we are; the walk of righteousness is one step at a time. Nothing is too small if God says, "Go", because little is always much if done for the Lord (II Co. 9:10).

It is exciting to see what Jesus does with our feeble efforts. We soon discover we are the one most blessed! When faithful in little things, He empowers us to do so much more (Mt. 25:21)!

One day we will look back to remember where we came from and be amazed at how much we have grown (Jn. 15:2). Though we will know it really happened only because Jesus began to live through us.

Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift (II Co. 9:15).

© by Joyce C. Lock

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