Daily Devotion for August 30, 2006

One in a Million

 

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:3-4, 8

 

I remember God’s response when I mentioned wanting to minister to millions. He wanted me to have a heart that would minister to one as if he or she were a million, because each one means that much to Him. I am to care for those in my corner of God’s creation and it begins right under my roof, then to my widow neighbor, my mother and father and so on.

 

What special one could use the care of Christ in your life today? Is there one who needs a kind word, a smile, a listening ear, a visit, a hug, a call, or a card? I remember receiving a call not too long ago, just when I needed it, which made me feel like I was worth a million to God.

 

 Let’s all reach out with God’s love in our little corners of His creation and we will cover the millions that mean so much to Him.

 

Prayer
Loving Father God,
 Thank you for the care You have shown all of us through Christ. Grant us the grace and courage to care for Your millions one special one at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

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