And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.

Hebrews 10:24

Have you ever wondered if you might outlive your usefulness in God’s Kingdom? My friend lamented over her advancing age. Being unable to perform the service jobs she’d enjoyed in the past, she now felt useless. God had been so good to her, she wanted to continue to serve and share his blessings with others.

I was able to give her an answer after I happened to stand behind her in the store checkout lane. A young employee was laughing at some humorous tidbit my friend had related. That employee’s long day became a bit brighter because of my friend’s three-minute visit.

God had indeed given her a ministry. No matter her age, my friend still had joyful words to be shared.

Lynne Waite Chapman
Fort Wayne, IN

Heavenly Father, give me effective words to share your love today. Amen.

Reflect: Ask for the Spirit to lead you to those who need an encouraging word.

Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and Ephesians 5:19