Wednesday July 1, 2020
Bertha Rocray
Go
GO forth into the world in peace
Be of good courage
Hold fast that which is good
Render to no one evil for evil
Serving and praising the Lord
Rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit
This is a favorite benediction of mine and I'm sure you have heard it many times. In this time of quarantine, I have read it many times knowing God is near, knowing there is power in the Holy Spirit. I have found in these last three months a gift of time-a time to garden, read and bake. However, now it is time to go forth and serve. Jesus, in his short time on earth, served a wide variety of people-not staying in his "circle of friends"-rather He spread the word of God and changed the world for all of us. Let us now go and follow His example and serve others. Acts of kindness have a great impact on others and will give us all a positive outlook. You may say, 'I can't think of anything I can do", but consider your time and talent and share that with others. Perhaps a handwritten note, a phone call, a ride for a shut-in or a walk with a friend, or on a larger scale consider giving blood-it may save a life. Jesus asked us to go forth into the world and serve. I challenge all of us, in the next few days, to reach out to others-it will change their life and yours.
GO FORTH INTO THE WORLD AND SERVE