“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” - Heb 13:6 (NIV)
Once it was heard that there was going to be a lockdown in some of the developed world, multitudes rushed over to supermarkets where they grabbed things to hoard. According to some this was the Armageddon approaching. Entire shelves were wiped off. Some others who came late found nothing to pick up. It was everyone for himself.
A few weeks later though came pictures of some of those food items hoarded being discarded. Their date of consumption had long expired and were no longer fit for consumption. How about that! Not long ago folks were fighting to hoard stuff and now throwing them out!
What we saw here was nothing but a display of the spirit of greed and selfishness. There was a rush to look after oneself regardless of others. And when washed with plenty once some became aware they no longer needed that much they discarded it all, having denied others a chance.
As Christians we are ever reminded to put the interest of others first and also to look out for the needs of others - especially in our communities, and share even the little we have. “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it” (Heb 13: 2, NIV)
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray for that gift of sharing the much you have given me especially with those around me and in need.
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29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 All day“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27)
One of the most moving Christian song ever written is, “Its well with my soul!” To hear it sung in cathedrals, concerts or at funerals, always leaves many with goose bumps. It has uplifted many through the most difficult of moments, soothing their weary spirit.
It’s coming into being in many ways show how God so often uses difficult situations to bless so many. In 1871 Horatio Spafford, was one of the wealthiest lawyers, based in Chicago. He was also a devout Christian, along with his wife Ann, and their four daughters. But early in 1871 came the Great Fire of Chicago that destroyed Spafford’s sizable investment.
Devastated from the loss, Spafford, seeking to recover, two years later, decided to go for a holiday in Europe. But at the last minute he was detained by business, letting Ann and his four daughters to proceed, hoping to join them. No sooner had they left when the ship in which they were had an accident and sank within minutes. All the four children drowned, though Anna survived.
Spafford on receiving the news decided to go and pick up Ann. As he got to the spot where the ship had sunk, in his despair came the words that have brought respite to so many, through generations. “When peace like a river attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul... Let this blest assurance control That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well...With my soul..
It is well, it is well with my soul.”It is said as Ann saw her daughters going down, she said, “God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand.” And, indeed, “It is well with my soul” was God’s gift to all of mankind through a tragedy.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of heaven, sometimes through tragedies, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the moment; but as the song goes, whatever the difficulty may be, “Its well with my soul” for you are with me, no matter! This I pray in Jesus’ name!
