April 28, 2008
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We all know the parable of the Sower.
Too often, I feel, we become bogged down in stewing about what, or even worse, IF
we have anything to sow.
Let me assure you. If you are God’s.
and Christ is yours
you have seed(s) which are precious to God and the world.
My friend and pastor told this story yesterday:
He was taking a walk some time ago (recently), and passed through
a pleasant semi-wooded (nice and private) area
on a path through a park in our town.
As he passed through, he came upon a man “stretched out” on the ground,
apparently soaking in the nice day and surroundings.
The man saw him, waved and said “hi”..nothing more.
My pastor smiled, returned the greeting pleasantly,
and continued.
The next day on his walk through the same area,
he came upon a pair of police officers, who greeted him and asked if they could talk.
They asked him if he walked there often, discovered that he had been there the
previous day, and asked if he had seen a man matching the description of the man
my pastor had greeted.
The man had comitted suicide.
The pastor had very possibly been the last man he’d spoken with.
Now my pastor is a wonderful, tender man…his comment was,
“I determined to be more diligent in looking in every situation
for the opportunity to give and share (God’s seed of love).”
Some speak, some sing,
others share and use no words at all.
Some mend, some heal,
some lend hands
when people come to fall.
If you are not a giant
nor preach the way of Paul,
It’s who YOU are
God want to share;
For Christ through each will fill His call.
©james smallish 4.28.2008
God Bless you in being YOU
jim
Comments (17)
makes one stop and pause doesn’t it. what if I’m the last person someone ever talks too?
I like the music!
I have found that most often I am used in ways I am not aware. I am always surprised at what others get from things I say, or do, or just being there. Hopefully, at least some times if not many times, God simply touches people through me; it’s the only way I think that can happen because when I try myself, I invariably fail. When I’m just me, it seems to make a difference more than if I try.
That’s a powerful insight! I love the benediction at the top of the page, too.
Cheers!
RYC: Thanks Jim! I do believe this is where God wants us both to be right now and explains why I was not getting the offers I was looking for job wise. We were both truly blessed with this offer. it is not only an offer for me but, for Lynette as well. Peace!
Very sobering post indeed….So you were a debater eh? That is a bit different than arguing although it sounds similar….Thanks for your comments, good to hear from you again….Blessings….Mike
Your site is a beautiful reflection of our Heavenly Father’s goodness and Love! You have blessed me today!
The words spoken in this post are very challenging and thought provoking. Thank you.
What a painful reminder! Thanks brother Jim for the prayers!
We have the most important message in the world and we ought not to hold it back to anyone…what a sad reminder..
What a lesson for all of us. We never know when we meet a stranger in passing…just what is in the heart of that stranger.
Thanks for sharing.
I also like the part how we are unique – we are created to give our uniqueness….so….let’s accept all the love we are being given….and live. Now, today, this moment. It is all we really know we have. THANKS!
Thank You for your comment! and I love this background!! beautiful
and I love the music!! What is it?
Ohhh, that would break your heart.
Thank you for your prayers, I can’t wait until we can actually study the Bible together. We, listen while it’s being played on my Bible on CD. …but, the other would be wonderful.
Blessing to you and your children.
I can’t wait until I can go on a mission trip
Joy, joyful music! I had to open another page to comment so that I could leave your music playing in the back ground!
Who is this?! Love the beat and the children’s voices.
God Bless you Jim
We are to sow, God reaps.
Heather
Glad to see you posting again! keep it up! like to hear from you. The more you do, the more you find you have to say. You are very important~ all my best
I love this post:) Thank you for posting it.:) Nice music too.