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thank you Angel for sending this.
Malcolm.
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From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 9:14 AM
Subject: Meditation
Meditation
Matthew 9:35-10:1,5-8
Readings
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You are looking at 100 question marks. Now let's consider a few facts.
First, if you were to repeat these one hundred question marks ten thousand
times,
you would be looking at one million question marks. Consider, too, that if
you were to print a million average-sized words, you would need the
equivalent
of about thirty-eight issues of The Word Among Us. Finally, consider that
approximately one million people are reading this meditation. What if all
one
million of us were to scatter a few of the seeds of the gospel today?
Imagine the kind of harvest that could come forth!
Sometimes when we feel the Spirit prompting us to step out in faith and
share the good news, we fear the risk involved. It's at these times that we
should
trust that no one is alone in the work of evangelization. We are supported
by all those who have gone before us and have stepped out of their comfort
zones
for the sake of telling other people about new life in Jesus.
As you encounter situations today that call for God's presence, remember
that God has sent you there and is calling you to sow seeds of
encouragement, consolation,
or peace. Don't worry about making mistakes. God can take care of that. He
has shown on many occasions that he can bless our imperfect efforts and
produce
wonderful results. We may not always gather the harvest of the seeds that we
plant. Someone else may do that. But as members of the body of Christ, we
can do our part to change the world.
What do you have to lose as a worker in the Lord's field? He has already
given you both the field and the seed. With just a little effort you will be
able
to share in the wonder of seeing the harvest of redeemed brothers and
sisters growing in the love God has for them. All you really need is a
humble and
sincere heart. So what do you think? Can we all make a difference today?
Jesus, help me set aside concerns about what others may think of me. May I
focus instead on your call to share the good news of your redeeming love.
Lord,
give me courage and boldness!
Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26; Psalm 147:1-6
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