Random acts of kindness . . . the power to create love. We are all intrinsically good, the way God made us. It's possible for each and every one of us to demonstrate the generosity of the human spirit on a daily basis. With the negativity perpetrated on every form of social media (and the #FakeNews), we can change the world, one compliment or kind word at a time. So, next time you are waiting in line at the supermarket (or wherever you are), take a look at the person serving you. What can you say to make his/her day a little brighter? Doing our small part is all Christ is asking of His children.
The Gospel (Luke 13:10-17) shows us that good deeds in His Name are never ridiculed by God:
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect. When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, "Woman, you are set free of your infirmity." He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God. But the leader of the synagogue, indignant that Jesus had cured on the sabbath, said to the crowd in reply, "There are six days when work should be done. Come on those days to be cured, not on the sabbath day." The Lord said to him in reply, "Hypocrites! Does not each one of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger and lead it out for watering? This daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound for eighteen years now, ought she not to have been set free on the sabbath day from this bondage?" When he said this, all his adversaries were humiliated; and the whole crowd rejoiced at all the splendid deeds done by him.
In Volume Five, Jesus the Redeemer reminds us of what we take with us when our time on earth is finished:
Souls of the world, take heed. Your Jesus will return. The process of My return has already begun, but there are difficult times ahead. For those of you who set your vision on the heavens, you will find the time of transition manageable. It will only bring you closer to Me. Those of you who have your vision set on the things of this world will struggle. Remember the one Truth and that is you will each die someday. Regardless of what transpires between that day and this day, you are going to face the same end. Ultimately, you will have to relinquish anything you will have acquired. All that will last are your deeds of good or evil. Cast away the things of this world. I want My children to live simply. Look for your role in the Kingdom and you will find it. I have instructed you on how to pray and how to find Me. I do not wish to frighten and if you are unduly frightened that is possibly a sign that you are fearful of losing material possessions. You must care about My will for you and completing My will for you in each day. My dear ones, your Jesus is with you now and I will be with you in every moment of your life on earth.
Lay apostles, how are you working on your eternity today? What good deeds will Jesus see when our time on earth is over? Call a loved one you haven't spoken to; compliment a random person serving you; offer your time to a new mom so she can nap. The list of good deeds is endless.
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities You place in my path today to brighten someone's outlook.
God bless,
Bonnie
The Gospel (Luke 13:10-17) shows us that good deeds in His Name are never ridiculed by God:
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect. When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, "Woman, you are set free of your infirmity." He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God. But the leader of the synagogue, indignant that Jesus had cured on the sabbath, said to the crowd in reply, "There are six days when work should be done. Come on those days to be cured, not on the sabbath day." The Lord said to him in reply, "Hypocrites! Does not each one of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger and lead it out for watering? This daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound for eighteen years now, ought she not to have been set free on the sabbath day from this bondage?" When he said this, all his adversaries were humiliated; and the whole crowd rejoiced at all the splendid deeds done by him.
In Volume Five, Jesus the Redeemer reminds us of what we take with us when our time on earth is finished:
Souls of the world, take heed. Your Jesus will return. The process of My return has already begun, but there are difficult times ahead. For those of you who set your vision on the heavens, you will find the time of transition manageable. It will only bring you closer to Me. Those of you who have your vision set on the things of this world will struggle. Remember the one Truth and that is you will each die someday. Regardless of what transpires between that day and this day, you are going to face the same end. Ultimately, you will have to relinquish anything you will have acquired. All that will last are your deeds of good or evil. Cast away the things of this world. I want My children to live simply. Look for your role in the Kingdom and you will find it. I have instructed you on how to pray and how to find Me. I do not wish to frighten and if you are unduly frightened that is possibly a sign that you are fearful of losing material possessions. You must care about My will for you and completing My will for you in each day. My dear ones, your Jesus is with you now and I will be with you in every moment of your life on earth.
Lay apostles, how are you working on your eternity today? What good deeds will Jesus see when our time on earth is over? Call a loved one you haven't spoken to; compliment a random person serving you; offer your time to a new mom so she can nap. The list of good deeds is endless.
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities You place in my path today to brighten someone's outlook.
God bless,
Bonnie
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