WHAT DO THEY SEE

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

1 Timothy 4:12
King James Version

There is a family that lives across from me and they have several children. Some of the older boys come over and take my garbage to the dumpster for me.

One day when they came over, one of the older boys reached out his hand and shook my hand and then his little brother did the same thing. What a wonderful example the older brother set for his younger brother.

It is not enough to tell our children and others what they should do, we need to set the example just as Jesus set the example of unconditional love for us when He willingly walked that long lonely road to Calvary and allowed them to crucify Him.

People may hear us saying kind things but what do they see us do? May God help us to be an example of forgiveness and unconditional love to others just as Jesus was for us when He died on the cross and asked His Father to forgive them.

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for the times when I hurt You by not loving unconditionally as Jesus has commanded us to love others. I love You and appreciate all You have done for me. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
November 10, 2021