July 14: The Joy of Service.
Watchful of Opportunities to Bring Joy.
"I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy.--Job 29:13, NLT
GOD CALLS NOT ONLY for our gifts for the needy, but for our cheerful countenance, our hopeful words, our kindly handclasp. When Christ healed the sick, He laid His hands upon them. So should we come in close touch with those whom we seek to benefit.
There are many from whom hope has departed. Bring back the sunshine to them. Many have lost their courage. Speak to them words of cheer. Pray for them. There are those who need the bread of life. Read to them from the word of God. Upon many is a soul sickness which no earthly balm can reach nor physician heal. Pray for these souls, bring them to Jesus. Tell them that there is a balm in Gilead and a Physician there.--Christ's Object Lessons, 418.
We should lose no opportunity of performing deeds of mercy, of tender forethought and Christian courtesy, for the burdened and the oppressed. If we can do no more, we may speak words of courage and hope to those who are unacquainted with God, and who can be approached most easily by the avenue of sympathy and love.
Rich and abundant are the promises made to those who are watchful of opportunities to bring joy and blessing into the lives of others.--Prophet and Kings, 327.
Finally, all of you should be of one mind.
Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
--1 Peter 3:8, NLT
Watchful of Opportunities to Bring Joy.
"I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy.--Job 29:13, NLT
GOD CALLS NOT ONLY for our gifts for the needy, but for our cheerful countenance, our hopeful words, our kindly handclasp. When Christ healed the sick, He laid His hands upon them. So should we come in close touch with those whom we seek to benefit.
There are many from whom hope has departed. Bring back the sunshine to them. Many have lost their courage. Speak to them words of cheer. Pray for them. There are those who need the bread of life. Read to them from the word of God. Upon many is a soul sickness which no earthly balm can reach nor physician heal. Pray for these souls, bring them to Jesus. Tell them that there is a balm in Gilead and a Physician there.--Christ's Object Lessons, 418.
We should lose no opportunity of performing deeds of mercy, of tender forethought and Christian courtesy, for the burdened and the oppressed. If we can do no more, we may speak words of courage and hope to those who are unacquainted with God, and who can be approached most easily by the avenue of sympathy and love.
Rich and abundant are the promises made to those who are watchful of opportunities to bring joy and blessing into the lives of others.--Prophet and Kings, 327.
Finally, all of you should be of one mind.
Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
--1 Peter 3:8, NLT
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