A True Partner

"A True Partner"

Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 4:2 (HCSB) with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love,

Devotional Reading:

How often when someone asks, "How are you?" we instantly say, "I'm fine," when in fact we are not. Either we don't wish to talk about our problems, or we think, "Who really cares?" Several years ago in Montana, I sat for a moment in the sanctuary after the service, just before leaving to have fellowship in the downstairs hall. I paused and said a silent prayer, asking God to be with me as I chatted with those in attendance.I really didn't know why I prayed, other than that I felt the Lord placing a tremendous burden upon my heart. I picked up my coffee and proceeded around the room, when I focused in on one person whom I had not seen for some time, and I knew that she had not been well. The conversation was not what I was expecting to hear, but as I listened to her share a heartfelt situation, I thanked her for sharing. How may I pray for another if I don't know what to ask for?

You may think that no one wants to listen, or that they really don't want to share, because "it's private". But holding in, even the things that we think are private, can fester and make one ill, so why not try to share with a fellow Christian, someone we trust? Sharing in love, caring in love, praying in love, one for another, in times of trouble: this is when it could be said with feeling, "I'm fine! I found someone who cares." Now I know why, for just that one moment in the sanctuary, I talked to God, not knowing who it would be. We can know with all our heart that God leads us to those whom He wishes us to listen to and share with. Are you in tune with God today....? Who is He asking you to pray with and pray for? Your pastor, missionaries, His church or the lost of this world. Be obedient, be a champion of Others!

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Pastor Ben J Lahay

Galatians 2:20