---THOUGHT FOR THE DAY~
'I WILL TRUST JESUS WITH A
CHILD-LIKE FAITH AS I REACH
OUT TO THOSE IN NEED~'

----LIKE A CHILD~~

"Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven."
--(Matthew 18:4 /NRSV) --

--A Pastor friend of mine was recruiting volunteers to portray Biblical characters at his district's confirmation retreat. Knowing that I enjoyed portraying Biblical characters, he asked me to play Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who called out to get Jesus's attention. [ See / Mark 10:46-52] As the children rotated through several Bible scenes in groups of four of five, I sat cross-legged, with my eyes closed tight, calling out, "Jesus, have mercy on me!" With each group, the teacher would read the story from the Bible, and then the group would move on to the next scene. To my surprise, after one group moved on, one child turned back. I was about to open my eyes when I heard her footsteps and felt her small hands on my head. "Jesus loves you, she said, "and He has given you back your sight!"

I was deeply touched that this child had not been content to leave the blind beggar alone and still wanted to meet Jesus. I wondered, How often have I avoided reaching out to a hurting person? When could I have shared words of hope with someone in need? This child's faith has inspired me to take the time to talk with others about Jesus' love. All Christians are to show the love of Christ. Jesus has called us to be 'light' in this dark world. Let's shine for Jesus!
--"You are the light of the world. A City that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it
gives light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father which is in Heaven." --(Matthew 5:14-16) ~

--"LORD G-D help us to have the faith of children, and may we live out that faith in how we interact with others. Lord, we want to shine for You, in Jesus Name."--Amen~
--Upper Room/ JH~

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