Faithful and Useful

I would like to acquire a new pair of tennis shoes. I would say that I need a new pair of tennis shoes but I don't truly NEED them. The ones I currently have are coming apart. I have had them several years. They are showing some age. But, the truth is, they are still a pair of shoes that others in this world would love to have. There are many in this world that would love to have ANY pair of shoes.

Today, according to the National Day Calendar, is "National Shoe the World Day". What a wonderful thought - to provide shoes for everyone in the world that needs them. Thinking about this brings two (2) things to mind: 1. My shoes that I want to replace are a first world problem; and, 2. Mother Teresa once said, "No one can do everything but everyone can do something," or something like that.

Today's word is Matthew 25:40, NIV, which reads, "The King will reply, 'Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.'"

A true test of someone's character is how they treat those that can do nothing for him/her. JESUS died for ME, someone who could/can do absolutely nothing for Him, to repay Him. When I think about His unimaginable, unexplainable, unfailing love for me, I don't know why I can't help those around me. Again, we must watch about not being gullible and taken advantage of, but, hopefully, you get what I am failing miserably to say. GOD has done so much for me.

I pray that I will be aware of the Diving Appointments GOD prepares for me. I pray that I will be attune to His will and His desire. I pray that I can be found faithful and useful for Him. 

Be Blessed,

Mickey T