Are We a Blessing to Others?

“David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me.” I Sam. 25:32

Have you ever known someone that made you just want to rejoice in the Lord? Perhaps it was their perpetual encouragement like Barnabas. Perhaps it was their spiritual understanding like Moses. Perhaps it was their warm love like Christ Himself. We all know people that make us praise the Lord for their acquaintance. David said he praised the Lord for Abigail.

What did she bring to the table? She brought discernment. She understood the times and gave wise counsel concerning how to respond to them. She brought the oil of peace onto the turbulent waters of anger. She brought a soft answer that turned away wrath. She brought a soothing presence into an increasingly tumultuous life. What do we bring? What Christlikeness do we contribute to the fellowship of the saints? We need to cultivate attributes that will make others bless God for the God given gifts we use for His glory.

Dear Father, Help me to brighten the corner where I am. Amen.

The Friday Benediction

Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend.  Amen

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