Daily Devotional
It's not what you say...
December 27, 2018
BIBLE MEDITATION:
But love your enemies and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great. Luke 6:35
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
I’ve seen bumper stickers exhorting us to “show random acts of kindness.” That’s a good thing. What is kindness? It’s love in the little things.
A woman came down the aisle of a church to give her heart to Christ. The pastor wanted to know what had impacted her life for Christ.
She said, “You did.”
“Well, I’d be interested to know what I said that brought you to Christ.”
“It was nothing you said. It was something you did. I was standing nearby when someone criticized you very unfairly. I saw the kindness with which you responded. That’s when I knew your faith was real.”
ACTION POINT:
What random act of kindness can you do today that will demonstrate your faith is real?
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
