I am amazed, yet not surprised at how many people God put
into my life this week to talk about Him. Lately He has allowed complete
strangers to confide in me about situations, fears, and victories in their
lives. A while ago I spoke with a lady who spent her working career, as a guard
in several penal institutions, and was wondering if she made a difference. She
was taught, and taught others to strive to leave people, better than you found
them. She shared many details of her father’s positive influence on her, and
many others in his life time. As she spoke, I listened then reminded
her of the shadow that she and her father had cast over others’ lives. They
truly, had made a difference.
Just this past week, I was made aware of several people who
are just now experiencing a life shock with health news they never saw coming.
Through these, they all told me of their personal faith walk, and how this gift
of knowing God, was given to them by people that were important in their lives.
Another is taking quality time with his family to see Canada, as too many
friends his age are against some serious odds. Even in this, someone has cast a
positive shadow of influence in their lives.
God tries every day to do the same thing. He invites those
of us who are strangers to Him, to confide in Him about our situations, fears,
and victories. He constantly makes Himself available. His hope is that we
accept Him and all He offers, so that we may be better tomorrow than
we were today. He would like nothing more than for us to pay it forward in His
name, to leave someone better than when we found them. He is asking that we be
that person who casts a shadow of good in others’ lives, and be amazed at how
far it will stretch.
This Sunday, we welcome Pastor Caroline Barclay as she
shares a message from God’s word. Master’s Hand Singers will lead worship. We
gather at H.W.Angus chapel, King St. New Glasgow, with service beginning
at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Mike Shindruk
www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca
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