Gift Giving

Today John and I are on our 9 hour journey home from the beach. I know that no one can enjoy riding/driving for that many hours, but who am I to complain?  The blessings poured at my feet during this ride are many.... Quiet time to read and study God's word, time to reflect on our week at the beach and conversation time with the hubby, just to name a few. You will have to forgive me if this post has misspellings or abruptly ends. We are currently driving through the mountains of NC.

   Today my reading was Luke 3:1-23. It is the story of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. John has always been a character from the Bible who interests me. He is a cousin to Jesus; was born to a barren mother, and lived in the desert before coming on the scene to " Prepare the way for The Lord, make straight paths for him. " (Isaiah 40:3-5)  Although there are many, many interesting details to this story, today I chose to focus on verse 11, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same. "  Obviously as Christians we would not let others go hungry, but what about the gifts with which we have been blessed by God?  What gifts do I have?  After reflecting I realize that my gift is a very simple one that God expects me to share with others. I can provide support and empower others to believe in themselves and have self respect. 

   My job allows me contact with folks from all walks of life and all ages. The way I choose to interact with them can either build them up or tear them down. I want to be a cathedral builder as author Greg Coker says in his book Building Cathedrals. My prayer for today is that I share my blessings with all whom I interact in the way that Jesus would. God has given me a position of influence and blessing so that I would use it to glorify Him and His Word. I pray for the wisdom and words I will need to be a gracious messenger of what it means to be an heir to the King of Kings. 

In Jesus' Name

Blessings ,

Shawn