Sacrificing your son

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

There you were minding your own business enjoying the son that God had promised you many years ago. Now everything had fallen into place. What could possible go wrong? Then you heard the voice of your God, the voice that had always comforted you, the voice that had always directed you. How many blessings had you received by just listening to this voice? The day just couldn’t get any better, except God made the strangest request. This loving, faithful God who hated evil and sin had just asked you to commit the most heinous act of sacrificing your son.

What do you do? Abraham found himself in this position. (Genesis 22:1-2) What is remarkable is that Abraham’s faith never faltered. He followed God’s direction to the letter.

He went to where God directed him to go, laid down the wood and placed his son on the altar. He then raised his knife and at the very last moment was stopped by God. (Genesis 22:9-12)

God provided a ram for the sacrifice. (Genesis 22:13) This must have felt like the definition of relief. Isaac was spared and Abraham did not lose his son. Beyond any doubt he proved his love and obedience to God.

Jesus reminds us that we must love God above all things. (Matthew 22:37-38) Consider those things that have the most value to you. Now consider the people you love the most. Are they more important to you than God? Would we be willing to sacrifice our relationship with God to please them?

Abraham was willing to lose his son for God. What are we willing to surrender to please God and have a closer relationship with God? This is the God who has already proven His love to us. God is the father who actually did sacrifice His son Jesus so that we might be forgiven and be saved. It was the sacrifice of His son Jesus that paid the debt of our sin and allowed us to be called sons of God.

He has shown us His love. Perhaps it is our turn to show Him our love.

Book Review: Interpreting Abraham – Journeys to Moriah (diglotting.com)
Decision time (godofangelarmies.wordpress.com)
Dream Killer, Part 3: Abraham, Sacrificing the Dream (desertmeanderings.wordpress.com)
How Well Do We Trust God? (jodiestevenspark.wordpress.com)
Living like Isaac (pastorjoygonnerman.wordpress.com)
Greater Sacrifice : Greater Faith (camispeaks.wordpress.com)
“What can we learn from the life of Isaac?” (altruistico.wordpress.com)
One-hundred and Twenty- Fifth Post for Bible Reading (inthemightynameofjesuschrist.wordpress.com)

What is the measure of His love?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

We do not love everybody the same. We love in different ways. We love our friends, but we love some more than others. Perhaps some friends have a better connection with us, while others have been our friends longer. We love our family members but there is the Uncle we hardly knew and then there is the cousin who has been our best friend. We do not love them the same or in the same quantity.

So how does Jesus love us? Let us put Jesus to the test.

When someone loves us we would expect them to hear us and speak to us. Jesus is the friend that is never too busy and never gets bored. He is patient and always hears us when we pray. He speaks to us in three ways, His word (the bible) , through His messenger (preacher, teacher, counselor etc.) (2 Timothy 3:16–17) and directly to us (our conscience, dreams, visions, experiences, and even audible). He always speaks to our needs and with the power to change all circumstances and see us through all difficulties.

When someone loves us we expect them to want to be with us faithfully. Jesus said in his word that he would be with us until the end. His presence though spiritual is real. Sometimes we are too busy and our lives too full to know that He is there. But He patiently waits until we are ready. He also said that he has gone to prepare a place so that we can be with Him forever. When someone wants to be with you forever that’s love(Matthew 28:20, John 14:1-3) !

When someone loves you they care about your needs and wants. They don’t necessarily give you everything you want, especially if like a loving parent they know what’s best for you. But they do listen, please you when it is good for you and care for all your needs. Jesus said ask and ye shall receive (Matthew 7:7-8). He also said that God would provide for all that we need if we could just seek Him first (Matthew 6:31-34).

Before someone can have a great and genuine love for you they must truly know you. How well does He know you when he is the one who formed you(John 1)? How well does He know you when he has seen all that you do, say and think? How well does He know you when he has always been there from the beginning (John 1)? He knows you better than you know yourself.

If all this does not prove the love of Jesus, He did pass the greatest test of all. For the greatest love is revealed when someone gives his life.(John 15:13) . Jesus proved His love without a doubt by his horrific death. Taking a bullet would have been enough, but he went through so much more. The bible reveals that he was beaten, whipped, forced to carry a cross, and nailed to the cross (Matthew 27). There he hung barely able to breathe. He did it to save us. He did not have to. He volunteered. We cannot forget that He made legions of demons flee (Mark 5:9-13), conquered death (Matthew 28) and commanded the storm (Mark 4:35-41). He could have easily protected Himself but chose not to.

His death paid the price for our sins, so that we may be forgiven, if we only believe. (John 3:16-17) Sin condemned us to eternal damnation, but since we are forgiven our eternal home is in paradise with the one who loved us since the day He created us. Jesus loves us with the fullest and greatest love we will ever know.

John 16:25-33: He has Overcome the World (disciplesforlife.wordpress.com)
Who is Jesus? (endtimebibleprophecy.wordpress.com)
The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World (sundayschoolbiblestudy.wordpress.com)

Love or injustice

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

Tamar was a beautiful submissive and obedient princess, the daughter of Israel’s greatest hero King David. Unfortunately her evil and spoiled half brother, Amnon, lusted after her and set a diabolical plan to trap her. He pretended to be sick and had his father, King David, send his sister to tend to him. When they were alone he raped her. How can this story get any worse? King David did absolutely nothing. (2 Samuel 13:1-15)

Obviously David loved his first born son and did not want to do him any harm. However is true love injustice? David appeared to have confused the two. Love should never be an excuse for injustice or it will surely lead to greater destruction and evil.

Since David stood idly by, the brother of Tamar, Absalom, took the law in to his hands and had Amnon killed. (2 Samuel 13:28-29) Did David stand idle by again? He certainly did. It appeared that David had way too much “love” to do anything.

Absalom, also David’s son, must have realized his father’s powerlessness when it came to acting against his sons. He grew more bold and daring. Some might say he was affected by delusions of grandeur. Absalom began a rebellion in hopes of seizing his father’s thrown.(2 Samuel 15:10-12)

David would win the war and preserve his kingdom but not before he would see the death of a second son, Absalom. David’s inability to exact justice led to war and the lost of many lives.(2 Samuel 19:19)

For Christians love is a major theme in our lives but should never be confused with injustice. Justice though painful at times is an expression of love for the victim and the perpetrator. Perpetrators should learn that their acts are unacceptable. They too must be taught right from wrong and encouraged to do what is right for their own benefit. This is love as surely as a loving parent disciplines their children in the hope that they will be better for it.

It’s the person, not the thing

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

It was Judy Pinkleton’s 17^th birthday. She was a rather refined young lady who had an eye for precious things. She knew her fashion and insisted on only wearing the best. Some of her friends were not aware of this. Tom had befriended Judy most recently. They were lab partners in High School. Tom had a little crush on Judy and hoped to impress her. He had found what he thought to be the loveliest scarf he had ever seen. It was red with all kinds of bears on it, in a variety of positions all holding hearts. Surely this would express Tom’s affection. He wrapped it up and it was all prepared for Judy.

Into the classroom she came. With her head held high, wearing the best and smelling like a breath of fresh air. For Tom she was perfection. He swallowed hard and felt his heart racing. She went passed Tom quickly, without saying a word, but did manage to give him a quick look. She immediately started a conversation with her childhood friend Samantha Hoogens. Samantha’s taste was a bit more down to earth, but she knew Judy had a good heart if you could get pass all the high price gear. Judy talked fast and was obviously excited, explaining all her wonderful plans for the evening. Tom sheepishly made his way to her and somehow blurted out “Happy birthday” as he handed her the gift. The conversation came to a halt and a moment of awkward silence followed. Then Judy took the gift and said thank you Tom, how nice of you. I guess I’ll open it.” As she opened it a rather disappointed look came over her as she stared at the scarf. She seemed lost for words and finally said “Well thank you Tom this will definitely come in handy” and she quickly hid it back in the box and then continued her conversation with Samantha.

Tom quietly walked away feeling very much like a fool. Later while Judy and Samantha were walking home they noticed Tom sitting on a bench looking miserable. Samantha turned to Judy, “Isn’t that Tom? Do you think he likes you?” Judy laughed and then paused. “You think?” Judy had always thought Tom socially awkward, yet handsome. She walked over to Tom and just asked him “Hey Tom I’m having a party tonight would you like to come over?” Tom’s face lit up “Certainly, Judy I would love to.” Judy simply said “Great. I’ll see you then.” She started to walk away when Tom stopped her “Judy, if you didn’t like the scarf I can take it back and get you something else” Judy turned and looked at Tom. It was, as if for the first time she realized the importance of the gift. It wasn’t the quality or the price tag that mattered. The value was in who had given it. She looked at Tom and then at the box and said “No Tom, I think I’ll keep it. It’s starting to grow on me.” She gave Tom a smile and added “Make sure you come Tom” and she turned and walked away.

Jesus said “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:31) He also said, “For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?” (Matthew 16:26) Scripture makes it clear and Jesus specifically revealed the great value of every life or soul. According to Jesus you could take everything of value in the world and make one big pile of it, and it still would not compare to the value of a life or a soul. We are of incredible, immeasurable value. Imagine if we could treat each other with our true value in mind. Judy came to realize that the scarf may not have had much monetary or fashion value, but the gift giver, Tom, had much value indeed.

Also from bibleaid Are you important to God?

A brave act of Love

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

Chained in the deepest most secured area of a prison, two missionaries were kept, bleeding from their wounds. They had been beaten mercilessly. They had come to the town of Philippi to preach the gospel when they came upon a demon possessed slave girl. They set her free from her demonic captives and their reward was an unlawful beating and imprisonment. (Acts 16:16-40) Would they rot in this jail and never see the light of day again? Apparently it was no concern for these men, Paul and Silas. Their response was to worship God.

Then at midnight the spirit of God must have truly been pleased by their offering for the ground shook, the prison wall trembled, the doors swung open and the chains of these Godly men broke. Surely God had set them free. Now they could run out and escape from this terrible place! We all would have! Matter of fact it was not too long ago that these men had escaped from Iconium. There they discovered a plot to stone them and quickly fled to save themselves. (Acts 14:1-7) Why not flee again?

They did not flee, out of love. This time a man’s life was at stake. They knew that Roman law would require the life of the guard if they would escape.

Just about when the guard was going to kill himself Paul yelled out, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” (Acts 16:28) Imagine the thoughts of this man, first relief, “Thank heaven”, then joy and finally confusion. “Why had they not attempted to escape? Why did they stop me from harming myself? Who are these men that would care for me?” All these thoughts must have been swirling in his head. But his heart was now open to receive their message.

Now he wanted to know about Jesus. The bible relates that He and his entire family were saved because of one brave act of love. (Acts 16:33) Paul and Silas knew how much they were hated in this town; their bleeding backs where proof of that. They also knew that justice was not guaranteed. There was a real chance that by not escaping, they could spend many years in jail or be sentenced to death. But out of love they stayed.

Let us all consider how one act of unselfish love can change someone’s life. How one act of love can change a family and maybe even a neighborhood. We have the power to make the world around us better. We have the power to reach others with the Love of Christ. We can bring real change. Let us show our love!

Flowers for the Enemy

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

“Oh I love you so much honey I can’t wait to see you so we can celebrate our 16^th day together. Oh I hear dragon lady coming, she drives me crazy. She really has it in for me. I know sweetie, OK, I’ll see you later, OK bye sweetie.” Manny hangs up the phone and she is standing right behind him. “Mrs. Picket how can I help you?” She has her hands by her hips and she is wearing a nasty frown. “This report is horrendous. Now I I’ve made a bunch of notations I expect it redone, on my desk and done a.s.a.p. I realize it’s your lunch break, but you’re going to have to cut that short, considering the time sensitive nature of this report.” Then she was gone, tail and all. “She hates me. She doesn’t treat anyone else like that. I’d like to show her” Manny thought, “Well this just means less time to get the flowers I wanted for Sweety, the love of my life.”

Manny was worried now, “Five o’clock and the report was not done. Sweety is waiting for me. What am I going to do? ” Manny decided to take a bold move. He threw on his Jacket, and grabbed the flowers and marched into Mrs. Picket’s office.

“Manny how dare you just barge…..” Mrs. Picket stopped mid-sentence when she saw the flowers. ”My favorite Tulips. How did you know?”She grabbed the flowers leaving Manny stunned. “Manny you remembered.” Manny was confused but managed to respond “of course how can I forget” Mrs. Picket happily announced, “our three weeks anniversary of working together. Manny do you have the report done?” Manny breathed and then sheepishly said, “Well” …Mrs. Pickett interrupted him,” I am disappointed but considering all things enjoy the rest of your evening Manny.” Then Mrs. Picket did something Manny had never seen, she smiled.

The old saying is “you can catch more bees with honey”; the bible puts it another way. “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” (Romans 12:14) The wisest man of all, Solomon, had this to say “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” (Proverbs 25:21-22)

A Purpose for the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Mr. Melendez

KJV Bible (Photo credit: knowhimonline)

If these are the last days what should we expect? Faith to decline. False teaching to increase, men to become “lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God”, (2 Timothy 3:1-4).

Paul also explained that in the last days instead of seeking the truth and God, people would seek confirmation for whatever they wanted to believe, and practice. “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” (2 Timothy 4:1-4)

These are not pretty pictures, men and women living their lives purely seeking to pleasure themselves without considering the world around them and most importantly those less fortunate than themselves. To make matters worse instead of seeking the truth they only look to confirm their selfish beliefs and justify their actions. Has this already occurred? Are we living in the last days?

We are the ambassadors of Christ. Jesus gave us the great commission to go into the entire world to teach everything he commanded and to make disciples. (Matthew 28:19-20) Sometimes we cowardly remain silent while we hear the world justify outrageous actions, abortion, pornography, violence, just to name a few. We also stand by while many, including Christians, become more materialistic and hedonistic.

It may not be popular but our focus in these trying times must be preaching the gospel that changes lives, a gospel that teaches us to love God above all things (Mark 12:28-30), to obey the commandments (John 14:15), to love one another, regardless of our differences (Matthew 5:43-48), to love our neighbors as we love ourselves (Mark 12:30-31), to do unto others as we would have them do to us (Matthew 7:12), that directs those that have to help those that do not have (Mark 10:21, Acts 4:32-35) that emphasizes sacrifice, giving and kindness over pleasure, taking and callousness.(Matthew 25:35-40)

The living and preaching of this gospel should be the purpose of our new year. It begins at home and then extends to the rest of the world. Let us begin today!

More from bibleaid

1-What is a Christian? article/devotional

2.-Verses on love (A list of verses)

3-Commandments of love article/devotional

4-More bibleaid New Year’s articles and resources (link to a collection)

What is a christian?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mr. Melendez

You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:16

The history books speak of Christian armies conquering the new world and enslaving Indian tribes. The Spanish Inquisition with all its horrors depicts Christian’s torturing their victims into submission. We have early American Christians hunting down witches and killing them. Many claim Adolph Hitler to be a christian and thus another example of a violent sadistic Christian. The list, I am sure, could go on and on. There is however a consistent problem.

If we claim to be Christians we must follow Christ. I would make a very strange Christian if I were following the teachings of Buddha or Mohammed. I would also be a strange Christian if I didn’t believe that Jesus was the messiah and the bible his word. To be a true Christian means you are following Christ and are sincerely trying to submit to his teachings. Jesus declared a principle that is basically applied by all thinking logical people. He said “You shall know them by their fruit.” (Matthew 7:15-20) Till this day we rightfully and intelligently judge people by their actions, not by what they say or claim. In other words I could claim to be a rocket scientist. Does that make me one? I could claim to be the strongest man in the world, but if my neighbor beats me in arm wrestling then I am not. My claims mean nothing if my actions do not support my claim.

The teachings of Christ are clearly laid out in the gospels for the entire world to see. Christ warned his followers that if you live by the sword you die by the sword.(Matthew 26:52) He also said that we should love our enemies. (Matthew 5:44) It is difficult to claim you love your enemies if you are torturing, burning, enslaving and killing them. He also said that we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:39) This needs some explaining. Jesus used the parable of the Good Samaritan to clarify His teaching. We learn from the parable that your neighbor is anyone you come in contact with, due to technology that could be anyone in the world. If we are busy loving everyone as we love ourselves how could we justify harming them in anyway. This next principle from Jesus truly makes it difficult to commit acts of violence and torture on anyone. He said do unto other as you would have them do unto you. (Luke 6:31) Now if the intention of the Crusaders was to have someone invade their home, then they would be justified. However I seriously doubt that. Nor were the crusaders desperately seeking to die by the sword. They obviously were not following the teachings of Christ of doing unto others what you would have them do to you.

Now if all of these violent men were ignoring the teachings of Christ were they really Christians? The simple answer is no. If you are following someone you live by their rules.

Jesus gave of us rules of love. If we were not clear on them, He then specifically told us how to love. Our love was to be one of sacrifice. The good Samaritan went out of his way to help the injured victim he found. On another occasion he told a rich man to sell everything he had and give it to the poor. Jesus also taught that we must feed the hungry, clothes the naked, visit the sick and the imprisoned. This command came with a warning, that if we failed to do this we would be condemned.(Matthew 25:35-46) Jesus also warned against harming children and the innocent.

How did Jesus expect his followers to treat sinners? First we are all sinners, which is why Jesus said judge not less ye be judged. (Matthew 7:1-3) However, Jesus did expect all sinners that would become his followers, to repent of their sins, and sincerely try not to sin. He on several occasions had commanded those he had forgiven to go and sin no more. However he never suggested forced conversions. Jesus was looking for sincerity, which is why He said we would know them by their fruit. It is also why He said we must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) Jesus did give his followers directions on what to do if their message was rejected in any given town. They were to simply leave. (Luke 9:5) No swords involved.

There have been violent men in all religions, nations, cultures, races and they have existed throughout history. They have often used their nation, culture or religion to convince others to follow and assist them in their quest for blood. Some were Muslim, others Christians or atheist. A faith should be judged on it’s holy writings and teachings of its founder. We are all seeking the truth and we should not allow ourselves to be fooled by the actions of some who claim to be the adherents of a faith but then brake every commandment of that faith. I would ask that Christianity be judged on the works of Christ and His true followers. He turned fools into wise men, leaders into servants, sinners into saints and the condemned into the saved. He has changed countless lives for the better and will continue to do so until He returns.

What is the true meaning of: “Hate the sin, and love the sinner?” (jooch1986.wordpress.com)
5 Reasons Christianity Isn’t About Religion (weoccupyjesus.org)
Throwing Stones (mikewblog.wordpress.com)

Who made hell?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Mr. Melendez

For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment; 2 Peter 2:4

Who created Hell? God did of course. God created all things. It says so in John 1:1-3. Why would a loving God create hell?

God placed every star in the heavens, planted every flower and good fruit, filled the earth with animals and gave it all away as a gift to Adam and Eve. What an incredible gift. He not only created the entire world for mankind, he specifically created a paradise called the Garden of Eden. The most beautiful, wondrous place man has ever seen, other than heaven. It was paradise. Then why was there a need for hell.

Lucifer is the key character here. He was the Angel of Light and a minister of music. A great and powerful angel, he was able to lead a rebellion against God. He and one third of the Angels were defeated and condemned. (Isaiah 14:11-16, Revelation 12:1-4) Now they roam the earth free to tempt torture and deceive humanity. However John in the book of revelation explains that after Jesus returns to establish his Kingdom forever, the devil and his angels will be condemned to the lake of fire for all eternity. (Revelation 20:10).

This terrible place we call hell has many names and descriptions. It is dark, filled with fire, and designed to torment for all eternity. It is described as the lake of fire, hades, gloomy darkness, eternal punishment , fiery furnace , eternal destruction , place of torment , eternal fire , unquenchable fire ,utter darkness ,a place where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, the second death, and the abyss.

Unfortunately some of mankind will be there. It will hold all sinners. Revelation 21:8 also says “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Actually this pretty much includes us all, because we are all sinners. (Romans 3:23) There appears to be a problem. We don’t want to go to hell. The good news is we don’t have to.

The price of sin is death. God explained this to Adam and Eve. (Genesis 2:17) The Israelites where directed for many centuries to perform animal sacrifices to pay for their sins. But the ultimate price of the sin of all humanity past present and future would take a very special sacrifice. This would be The Messiah, the Christ, Jesus, God made flesh would have to die on the cross to pay the price. What we must do now is repent of our sins and accept Jesus Christ as our lord and Savior.

Praise God our true destiny, determined by God from the foundation of the world, has always been to be with Him for all eternity. It has always been God’s plan to walk and live with us. He invites us all to accept His sacrifice, let us not reject such a precious gift.

Try these Verses-on-hell

Open Heavens Devotional – Monday – 16/12/2013 – the Eternal Book by Pastor E.a. Adeboye (princeadetokunboolaoye.wordpress.com)
The Eternal Book (oyedokuntablog.wordpress.com)
How Could a Loving God…? (unknowngodjournal.wordpress.com)
ETS Sermon 121613 – The Sin Of The World, Death Or Redemption – December 16, 2013 (cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com)
“Eternal Life”… (shareyourarticles.wordpress.com)
Is “Hell” Really Eternal? (eklektostouyahweh.wordpress.com)
Jesus Christ on Hell (holdingforthhisword.wordpress.com)
Why Does God Send People To Hell? (joshuajmcneal.com)

Washed any feet lately?

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mr. Melendez

But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. Luke 22:26

Ok, everyone who has taken their time to wash the feet of their friends raise their hand. Exactly what I thought, no one. What a strange thing to do. Why would Jesus do such a thing? Everyone was sitting around after eating dinner, minding their own business when Jesus picked up a towel and a basin with water and started to clean the feet of the disciples. Everyone seemed fine with this until it was Peter’s turn. He wanted nothing to do with it.

This was not because he didn’t want Jesus to touch him; it was because Peter thought it beneath Jesus. Back then washing people’s feet was the norm. Everyone wore sandals and after walking long distances, your feet could get filled with sand and dirt. Often this chore was left for servants if the family was well to do. The honored guest would never be expected to do this, especially if the honored guest was the messiah. We often have this idea that some things are beneath certain people. We would never expect the President to be caught sweeping or a wealthy man taking out his garbage. Certain tasks we often think are too menial for people of high ranking. Do we sometimes think a particular task is beneath our good standing?

Jesus made it clear to Peter that if he wanted to be his follower he would have to let Him clean his feet. Jesus threw out the traditional ideas of prominence when He said “the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves..” Luke 22:26 By serving we become ambassadors of love. This is better than just saying “I love you.”

It is the reason why we serve food to the hungry; provide clothes to the needy, visit the sick and the prisons. There is a need that must be served. Today a group of men from the church helped someone move all their stuff into storage. It was not easy work. It was snowing, cold and slippery. Just about everyone that came to help had children and spouses that were waiting for them. They had perhaps other plans. Several fell on the slippery stairs, wore themselves out and mentioned that they had certainly done their work out. But all the men were in good spirits. They were smiling, joking, laughing and kidding with each other. They were happy to be helping someone in need. I should add it was all done free of charge. We did not expect a monetary reward and we would have refused it anyway. A thank you was all that was necessary.

This one selfless act spoke volumes of love. May our actions and our sacrifices continue to spread the love of Christ as we reach all those in need.

Try these Verses-on-service