June 14 “I DO” Romans 12:10-11
** Sorry for the delay in posting…Technical Difficulties this morning! **
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:10-11)
Many years ago, when I was a young man, I would eat lunch in a nearby café, where I had the pleasure of meeting a waitress named Betty. Betty was an amazing individual. Regardless of the issues or challenges, Betty always had an amazingly cheerful attitude and a kind word for everyone. One day, after I had observed her in action, I asked the secret of her “Cheerful Attitude,” and she proudly stated, “It is my faith in Jesus and my desire to be a “Doer!” Wow! Since that day, when I lean towards the “Negative,” or feel like slacking off, I remember Miss Betty and her “Doer” attitude. A side note: I learned that Betty’s husband had been killed in a motorcycle accident and one of her sons had died of leukemia and that her mother was in a nursing home, and she was the sole provider for her. With all that she was responsible for and all that she was required to do, she was willing to look at the blessings, instead of the burdens. Not long after I moved to a new job, I went back to the café, just to see Betty, and I was informed that Betty had passed away. The owner said the most beautiful words about Betty. “She was the bright light in this place, and she is missed. She made others want to do, just like her!” Not long after this encounter, I read some instructional words that have stuck with me, and I share them with you today! There is a “DO” list that I perform, every single day. I DO pray for others (Friends and family) every day. I DO greet people with a smile and a cheerful “Hello!” I DO work each day, to the best of my ability, with gratitude for the work ethic instilled in me by my parents, and, with all that is in me, turn my worries over to my Savior. I DO take time, every day to marvel at the magnificent beauty of God’s creation, that is all around me. Guess what? “DOING” is a lot more fun than “NOT DOING!!” Friends, please commit yourselves to being “DOERS of HIS WORD, and NOT JUST HEARERS!” THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL, BE A HARVESTER IN THIS FIELD OF LOST SOULS! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Re-Posted with a Purpose)